what is your favorite pink flowering crabapple? Help!

14 years ago

I am wanting to buy a pink flowering crabapple tree for off my patio, a burgundy/green leaf and small fruit for the birds. Anyone have any favorites?

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Embothrium
14 years ago
Like orchard apples these vary in suitability by region, where you are will affect which are good candidates. One of the wholesale nurseries making multiple new introductions of these (including a whole series of dwarf ones) is Lake County in Perry, Ohio. You might want to click open the New Plants part of their web site and have a look at what they are promoting, then check retail sources for any that appeal. You may have to mail order if something has not become prevalent at local outlets.
suel41452
14 years ago
I had a lovely dark pink crabapple - but it got diseases every year and by the end of summer was a ratty eyesore!! Whatever crabapple you get, if it were me, I'd make sure it is a VERY disease resistant variety.
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basic
14 years ago
I'll sing it loud & proud: I like Adams! This one is a darker pink, not unlike what the Williams sisters wore in their 1st round US open matches. Very nice. If you're looking for something with a weeping habit, Louisa is a pretty little tree.
suel41452
14 years ago
Here's a link for info on the most disease-resistant pink- blooming green-leaved crabapple I can find on the web:

http://www.mckaynursery.com/Plant.asp?Sub=84&TypeID=0amp;PlantID=6
suel41452
14 years ago
The crab I mentioned above is called "Coralburst". Another very disease-resistant pink is "Strawberry Parfait". The leaves emerge red, but turn green. Here's a link to more info:

http://www.forestfarm.com/product.php?id=3017
carrie4
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks everyone! I love all the input!
Embothrium
14 years ago
Coralburst is not disease-resistant in my region.

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