Detail
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Malus ioensis ‘Plena’
Betchel’s Crabapple
Notes

Uses: For higher rainfall areas of the Adelaide plains and hills in wider verges, median strips, parks and reserves. Planted singly as a highly ornamental feature and shade tree or grouped for light screening and effect.
Responds to pruning.
Attracts native birds and insects.
Uses: A highly ornamental small street tree for narrow verges and nature strips.
Requires pruning if single trunk is desired. Suitable for under power lines.
Butterfly and bird attracting.
Autumn foliage bronze/copper.
Resistant to powdery mildew.
Drought tolerant once established.
Caution: As with all deciduous species consideration must be given to planting in locations where litter will not reach waterways.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act. Written approval is required prior to planting in streets or roads. It should not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 3-4m
  • Spread 2-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Rosaceae
  • Botanical Name Malus ioensis ‘Plena’
  • Common Name Betchel’s Crabapple
  • Origin North America
  • Habit Erect, Vase-shaped
  • Landscape Hills, Footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Light frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)