Thunderchild Crab
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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
Height15-20 Feet
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Spread15-20 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsThunderchild 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 HistoryThunderchild 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.
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Mid-season blooming |
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Mid-season blooming |
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Disease Resistance
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Cedar Rust Resistance |
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Mildew resistance |
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Cedar Rust Resistance |
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Scab resistance |
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Fire Blight Resistance |
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Scab resistance |
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Fire Blight Resistance |
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Mildew resistance |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Small fruited |
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Small fruited |
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Spreading habit |
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Spreading habit |
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Upright habit |
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Average vigor |
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Upright habit |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Very hardy |
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Very hardy |
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Full Sun |
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Skill Required
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Easy to grow |
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Easy to grow |
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