Starlite Flowering Crab will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Details
Botanical Name
Malus 'Jeflite' Ornamental Crab Apple
Common Name
Starlite Flowering Crabapple
Hardiness Zone
- 2a
Appearance
Max Height
20 feet
Max Spread
15 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Dark Green
Fall Colour
- Yellow
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
- Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid Spring
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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