Starlite Crabapple is an upright deciduous tree with abundant crisp white flowers in mid spring. The glossy dark green foliage turns bright yellow in fall as the vibrant red fruits ripen. These fruits can persist through winter. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Type: Tree Origins: M. baccata 'Rosthern' x M. x 'Spring Snow' Height: 20' - 25' Spread: 15’ - 20' Spacing: 18' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 7 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Spring, Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Regular water in first year, planted in well draining soil, fertilize yearly. Watch for scab, fire blight, rusts, leaf spot and powdery mildew. Potential pests include tent caterpillars, aphids, Japanese beetles, borers and scale. Spider mites may occur. Royal Raindrops has great resistance to the common issues of crabapples. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Shade Tree, Edible Garden, and Container. COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed IMAGE: Saskatoon Farm, Starlite Crabapple is available at the Saskatoon Farm!!! *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
