Thunderchild Flowering Crab Apple
Thunderchild Flowering Crabapples are an attractive, compact and upright tree that make the perfect focal point for any garden. During middle spring, the branches are draped with clusters of vibrant pink flowers. Its fruit is perfectly edible and tends to remain on the tree long into winter. The tree displays a dark purple foliage throughout the growing season. Thunderchilds are strongly resistant of fire blight. They are an absolute delight for bees, butterflies and birds alike.
Description
| Common Name |
Thunderchild Flowering Crabapple |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Malus 'Thunderchild' |
| Form |
Oval |
| Life Span |
50= |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Mature Height |
5.0m |
| Mature Spread |
3.5m |
| Flower Colour |
Pink ,Rosy |
| Fragrance |
Very Fragrant |
| Fall Colour |
Bronzy |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2b |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
The Thunderchild is a crabapple tree that will produce small marble sized pomes which can be made into jelly, juice and wine. If the tree is planted too close to driveways or sidewalks the fruit may be considered messy. |
| Folk Lore |
The Thunderchild was introduced by Mr. Percy Wright (1898 – 1989) near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1977. Having grown up in a sod house, being inflicted by severe childhood illness and forced to overcome numerous hardships throughout his years, this man knew a thing or two of the pioneering spirit. Mr. Wright earned his Masters Degree in English and was an accomplished teacher, musician, newspaper reporter and nurseryman. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm |
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