Malus sargent Firebird #15
Malus sargent Firebird #15
Firebird™ Crabapple
Showy spring flowers, multi-season interest
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Compact, slow grower is more upright when young and spreads with age. Sweet smelling snow-white spring flowers. The fruiting qualities of Firebird are superior to all other small-scale crabapples. Its tiny ruby-red crabapples provide color into late winter and attracts birds.
Botanical Name- Malus sargentii Select A
Pronunciation- MAL-us sar-JEN-tee-eye
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 8 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- #15
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C42
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove deadwood; fertilize in spring and watch for pests.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to improve airflow and remove dead or crossing branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and avoid waterlogging around the trunk.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Apple scab, fire blight, aphids
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