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Malus Thunderchild
Common Name: Thunderchild Crabapple
Malus ‘Thunderchild’ A small ornamental crabapple tree with deep pink to rose-red spring flowers, rich purple foliage, and small purple-red to dark red fruit that extends interest into fall. It has a rounded to upright-spreading habit and is especially valued for its cold hardiness and colorful foliage. Type: Ornamental tree Mature Size: 15–20' wide x 15–20' high USDA Zones: 3a–8b Form: Rounded to upright-spreading Light: Full sun Soil / Water: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil; moderate water, with some drought tolerance once established Bloom Time / Length: Spring Wildlife: Bees, birds Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen, lawn tree, or accent where purple foliage is desired through the growing season. It offers strong spring flower color, ornamental fruit, and is noted for good fire blight resistance; sources also describe resistance to cedar-apple rust and mildew, though apple scab resistance appears more variable depending on source and site. Care: Plant in full sun for the best flowering, foliage color, and fruiting. Grow in well-drained soil and prune lightly in late winter to remove damaged or crowded branches and improve air circulation.
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree |
| Width: | 15-20' |
| Height: | 15-20' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Bees, Birds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Foundation, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Spreading, Rounded, Upright |
| Soil Type | Loamy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
