Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sargentii
ID:
1018013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
rjp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Trees & Shrubs 1: 71 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001017351

Common Names

  • Malus sargentii
  • Sargent's Crabapple
  • Sargent's Apple

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Description

Malus sargentii (also called 'Sargent Crabapple', among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has an upright habit and oval leaves with serrated margins. It produces fragrant, white flowers in the spring and is typically found in rocky areas, on dry slopes and in clearings.

Uses & Benefits

Malus sargentii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Malus sargentii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malus sargentii is a species of apple native to Japan. It can be propagated through seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Malus sargentii

Malus sargentii is native to Japan and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.

Species in the Malus genus

Malus purpurea, Malus chitralensis, Malus kirghisorum, Malus turkmenorum, Malus tianschanica, Malus sublobata, Malus anisophylla, Malus chamardabanica, Malus kudrjaschevii, Malus montana, Malus muliensis, Malus niedzwetzkyana, Malus hupehensis, Malus spontanea, Malus toringo, Malus zumi, Malus robusta, Malus soulardii, Malus domestica, Malus niedzwetzkyana, Malus angustifolia, Malus baccata, Malus coronaria, Malus fusca, Malus glaucescens, Malus ioensis, Malus prunifolia, Malus sieboldii, Malus arnoldiana, Malus dawsoniana, Malus spectabilis, Malus platycarpa, Malus soulardii, Malus zumi, Malus floribunda, Malus transitoria, Malus jinxianensis, Malus manshurica, Malus sikkimensis, Malus rockii, Malus halliana, Malus daochengensis, Malus sieversii, Malus asiatica, Malus micromalus, Malus kansuensis, Malus komarovii, Malus toringoides, Malus prattii, Malus ombrophila,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

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