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Thunderchild Crab

Thunderchild Flowering Crabapple--- SPECIAL PRICE!

Malus z 'Thunderchild Crab'

Thunderchild Crab is a beautiful deep pink-rose-red spring flowering crab that makes a nice addition to the landscape. It has a rounded, dense, spreading habit. Its fruits are about 1/2" in diameter and turn dark purplish-red and hang on the tree well after fall. The foliage is a deep purple color.

Pricing


Height

15-20 Feet

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Spread

15-20 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Thunderchild Crab is resistant to scab and very resistant to fire blight. It has excellent resistance to cedar apple rust and mildew. No need to trim this tree often--- just mold it into its natural shape and enjoy it's beauty.

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A Little History

Thunderchild is one of Grandpa's favorite flowering crabs because of its spectacularly brilliant blooms in the spring and its lasting purple foliage throughout the summer.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Mid-season blooming
Mid-season blooming
Disease Resistance
Fire Blight Resistance
Scab resistance
Fire Blight Resistance
Mildew resistance
Cedar Rust Resistance
Mildew resistance
Cedar Rust Resistance
Scab resistance
Fruit Characteristics
Small fruited
Small fruited
Growth Rate/Habit
Spreading habit
Upright habit
Average vigor
Upright habit
Average vigor
Spreading habit
Site Requirements
Very hardy
Very hardy
Full Sun
Full Sun
Skill Required
Easy to grow
Easy to grow