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Flowering Crabapple Malus 'Beverly'

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MAY-lus
Description

The 'Beverly' Flowering Crabapple is a cultivar of the Malus, a genus of over 50 species of small flowering deciduous trees or shrubs in the Roseaceae (rose) family. 'Beverly' has white flowers that bloom in the spring, a nice rounded form, bright red edible fruits, and increased disease resistance. The tree will mature to a height of 25 feet with an equal spread.

This cultivar does best when planted in full sun in acidic, well drained, loamy soil. It will tolerate a range of soil types and, once established, is drought tolerant. It works well as a specimen or in small groups and its red fruits add winter interest to any landscape. If pruning is required, prune as needed in late winter. Spring pruning should be avoided because the fresh, open cuts can allow fireblight bacterium to enter.

Birds are attracted to the fruit that is often harvested for jellies.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

Scab, fire blight, rusts, leaf spot and powdery mildew are possible. Insect pests are of lesser concern, but may include tent caterpillars, aphids, Japanese beetles, borers and scale. Spider mites may occur.

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#small tree#white flowers#low maintenance#winter interest#flowering tree#air pollution tolerant#fruit tree#disease resistant#food source fall#bird friendly#butterfly friendly#flowers midspring#food source winter#wildlife friendly
 
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#small tree#white flowers#low maintenance#winter interest#flowering tree#air pollution tolerant#fruit tree#disease resistant#food source fall#bird friendly#butterfly friendly#flowers midspring#food source winter#wildlife friendly
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Malus
    Family:
    Roseaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Wildlife Value:
    Birds enjoy the fruits and butterflies are attracted to this tree.
    Edibility:
    Fruits are edible but not very palatable unless cooked. Often turned into jellies.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 15 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Edible
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Rounded
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Loam (Silt)
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Fruit Value To Gardener:
    Edible
    Showy
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Winter
    Fruit Type:
    Pome
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    Bright red, 3/4 inch crabapples (pomes) that emerge in the fall and can stay on the tree until winter.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Corymb
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Shape:
    Wheel
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Red buds open to white, 5 petaled 1 1/2 inch flowers in April.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Bright green 3 inch long oval leaves.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Edible Garden
    Winter Garden
    Design Feature:
    Flowering Tree
    Small groups
    Small Tree
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Butterflies
    Songbirds
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Pollution