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Cinderella crab-apple

Malus
A naturally dwarf bushy-crab-apple. White blossom followed by tiny golden spherical fruitlets, and yellow autumn leaf colours.

USDA identification images for Cinderella

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    Tree register

    We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Cinderella tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Malus species - Crab-apple

    Identification

    • Fruit colour: Gold
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: April
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flowering duration: Average (2-3 weeks)
    • Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
    • Leaf colour - young: Green
    • Flower size: Small
    • Fruit size: Small
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Yellow
    • Fruit shape: Round
    • Leaf/Flower sequence: Leaves appear first

    Using

    • Picking season: Late
    • Cropping: Good
    • Picking month: October
    • Garden type: Small town garden

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Flowering group: 3
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Attractive features: Attractive fruit
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile
    • Growth rate: Slow
    • Attractive features: Autumn foliage colour
    • Site conditions: Coastal site
    • Sunlight: Prefers full sun
    • Height after 10 years: 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
    • Useful for: Patio containers
    • Growth habit: Upright-spreading / Vase
    • Vigour: Natural dwarf
    • Useful for: Small gardens
    • Site conditions: Air pollution
    • Pruning: No need to prune

    Climate

    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Good

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Cinderella crab-apple trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



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