Malus 'Thunderchild'

Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect, weeping
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive