Taxon

Malus 'Ralph Shay'

 
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Malus 'Ralph Shay' - Ralph Shay crab apple
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Common name: Ralph Shay crab apple
Family: Rosaceae (rose family)
Distribution: hybrid: Simpson Nursery hybrid
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous tree
Usage: Ornamental
Comments: A spreading tree reaching 20' tall and 30' wide. Pink in bud opening to white fragrant flowers in late April. Large red fruits make nice preserves and persist into winter. Becomes semi-weeping from the weight of the fruit. Somewhat susceptible to disease. Names for Ralph Shay, formerly plant pathologist at Purdue University.
Links: Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder

Locations

  • 1: ADG: AR17 (AR17) • Accession: D1986-0108.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: FLT: CH23 (CH23) • Accession: D1995-0327.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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