Botanical Name
Malus sargentii 'Candymint' (PP6,606)
Common Name
Candymint Crab
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Height:
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8-10' |
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Spread:
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15-18' |
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Shape:
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Wide, spreading |
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Foliage:
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NA |
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Fall Foliage:
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NA |
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Exposure:
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Full Sun |
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Zone:
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4-7 |
DESCRIPTION: Highly ornamental tree for smaller spaces. 'Candymint' bears profuse amounts of carmine buds that open to bright pink blossoms. The foliage has a purple tinge and darkens to bronze in autumn. The fruits are persistant and ripen to deep purple. The bark is red-orange resembling that of a cherry. Shows good disease resistance.
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