Database

Malus x ‘Thunderchild’

Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Rounded, spreading, small tree with purple foliage. Dark pink, spring blooms are followed by small, purple-red, ornamental fall fruit that persist into winter. Very fireblight resistant. Good specimen tree for small areas. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.