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Flowering Crab

Flowering Crab flower

Overview

Scientific NameMalus 'Cardinal'
Common NameFlowering Crab
FamilyRosaceae
CultivarCardinal'
Year Planted2010
Average Tree SizeSmall
Growth RateModerate
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained
Native RangeMidwestern to Eastern North America
Hardiness Zone4 to 7
Season of InterestSpring, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer
Supported WildlifeBirds, Bees
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Flowering Crab Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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