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Malus 'Henry Kohankie'

The flowering crabapple (Malus 'Henry Kohankie') is an attractive, small- to medium-sized deciduous tree. Its leaves are light green and its pink-tinged white flowers stand out from its delicate-looking foliage. It is easy to maintain and is an ideal choice for adding beauty to a garden, park or other outdoor space. The tree gets its name from its abundant, fragrant, crabapple-shaped fruits that follow the flowers in summer. These fruits are edible for a variety of wildlife and can also be used to make jelly or sauces. Its foliage turns brilliant colors in fall and its small size allows it to fit in areas where space is limited. This hardy species is a great choice for anyone looking to add beauty and interest to their yard.

Cycle:

Annual

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Budding,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Pinkish white to white Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun

Fruits:

red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

The flowering crabapple (Malus 'Henry Kohankie') requires moderate watering, so it needs about 1-2 inches of water per week. Make sure that the soil is never soggy, and allow the top few inches of the soil to dry out before watering again. If you are getting a lot of rain, you may need to cut back on watering to prevent root rot. In the warmer months, you may need to water more frequently. In the winter, you should water less or not at all.

For optimal growth, the flowering crabapple (Malus 'Henry Kohankie') needs plenty of sunlight per day -- ideally 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day. During the flowering season in late spring and summer, the additional sunlight will help to strengthen and enhance the flowering performance of the plant. Early spring sunlight will be beneficial in helping the plant break dormancy. The flowering crabapple will benefit from morning light beginning at or around 7:00am or 8:00am, and should receive full exposure to the sun until 4:00pm or 5:00pm. During the hottest part of the day, such as July and August, shading the plant in the mid-afternoon can help to protect it from too much heat and sun-scorch.

Flowering Crabapple (Malus 'Henry Kohankie') should be pruned each year in the late winter to early spring, just before new growth begins. Minor pruning can be done throughout the summer if desired. Heavy pruning is best done around the time of spring growth or after the shrub finishes flowering. For this variety, Lopping is recommended. This process is when the main branches are removed to reduce the size of the shrub. However, individual shoots no more than 1/4 inch in diameter may need to be removed. Be sure to leave enough of the main branches so the shrub is able to maintain its shape.

Season

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

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Harvest Fruit

Malus 'Henry Kohankie' is typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be August, September, October, and November.

Starts Flowering

Malus 'Henry Kohankie' typically starts flowering in April.