- Size:
Height: 25'; Spread: 25'
- Growth:
Moderate to fast
- Character:
Deciduous; Broad oval canopy with low branching.
- Foliage:
1–3” dark green, ovate leaves.
- Flower:
Many 1” white flowers with dark pink undersides, late spring.
- Fruit:
Hanging clusters of small pome fruits, late summer.
- Bark:
Smooth, reddish/brown with fissures and scales.
- Watering:
In general, 15-20 gallons per week for the first 2 years; 15-20 gallons twice a month for the 3rd year; as needed after 3 years (varies by soil, sun, and wind conditions).
- Tree Care:
Moderate. Early pruning needed to train a good shape; pruning needed less frequently with age.
- Tolerance:
Any soil, some shade.
- Special Considerations:
Fruit is edible, but bitter; better when prepared with sugar or pickled. Susceptible to fireblight, mildew, aphids, and scale. Suckers need to be pruned.
- Notable Traits:
Native to Japan. Many cultivars in existence. Beautiful spring blossoms.