SelecTree: Tree Detail
ZUMI CRABAPPLE
Malus × zumi
Photo Locations: Finch Arboretum - Spokane, WA
General Notes
A hybrid between Malus baccata × Malus seiboldii.
Utility friendly tree.
Branches droop but resist breakage. Trainable as a Standard. Fragrant white flowers attract pollinators while the bright red fruit is favored by birds.
Family: Rosaceae
Additional Common Names
ZUMI CRABAPPLE, FLOWERING CRABAPPLE
Tree Characteristics
Rounded or Umbrella Shape.
Has Deciduous foliage.
Height: 20 feet.
Width: 20 feet.
Growth Rate: 12 to 36 Inches per Year.
Longevity 40 to 60 years.
Leaves Elliptic, Green, Gold, Deciduous.
Flowers Showy. Pink or White. Flowers in Spring. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
Persistent, Red or Orange Pome.
Shading Capacity Rated as Dense to Very Dense in Leaf.
Shading Capacity Rated as out of Leaf.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
Sunset Zones 1 - 11 and 14 - 21.
USDA Hardiness Zones 4 - 8a.
Exposure Full Sun.
Well Drained Soil.
Clay, Loam or Sand Texture.
Acidic Soil pH.
Salinity Tolerance is Moderate Inland.
Pests & Disease Information
Susceptible to Aphids, Armillaria, Scab, Fire Blight and Mildew.
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
Root Damage Potential Rated as Low.
Attracts Birds.
Special Uses & Values
Container, Buffer Strip or Street Tree.
Espalier.
Cite this tree:
SelecTree. "Malus × zumi Tree Record." 1995-2019. Jan 15, 2019.
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/malus-×-zumi >
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