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Malus x Beeson 'May's Delight'®

Crabapple May's Delight®

(Zone 4) Selected by Beeson's McHenry County Nursery, from a seedling block of Malus sargentii. This slow growing hybrid crab has a distinctive upright habit, bright rose flower buds opening to pink. Crabapples are dark burgundy wine in color, but not a heavy fruiter. Foliage is reddish purple tinged with a light underside, and excellent disease resistance. A more vigorous grower than M. sargentii.

Flower: Bright Rose Pink Fruit: Sept, Oct, Nov Dark Burgundy Red Fall Color: Orange, Red, Maroon Shape: Compact Spreading Size: 12' X 12' Distinct Features: Disease resistance Best Dig Time: Spring, Fall Adaptable To: pH Uses: Hedge Low Maintenance Under Utility Lines Windbreak Attracts wildlife		pH Preference : Slightly Acidic soil Acidic soil *Tolerates:* Acidic soil Alkaline soil Sun Preference: Full Sun *Tolerates:* Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Moisture Preferred: *Tolerates:* " Site Preferred: Well Drained *Tolerates:* Clayey soil Soil salt Urban conditions Environmental Tolerances: Disease