Centurion® Crabapple

Malus x 'Centzan'

Pronunciation: ro-ZAY-see-ee MAY-lus
SKU #03057
4-8

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Very cold hardy flower buds burst open in early spring to masses of rose-red blossoms that mature to cherry red fruit in fall. The disease resistant foliage emerges reddish green and matures to a bronze-green. Upright when young, branches spread out as it ages. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 25 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide.

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Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesImproved Pest and Disease Resistance, Pollenizer, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasThis trees small stature make it perfect for the home landscape. Use it as a specimen or plant several as a backdrop to the formal garden in low lying, moist areas. Add color to mixed beds with this tree, but plant clear of structures and walkways. This tree will spread somewhat at maturity and drop fruit. Can be easily trained as a fruit bearing espalier.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLilac (Syringa); Arborvitae (Thuja); Barberry (Berberis); Weigela (Weigela); Dogwood (Cornus); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga)
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed before new spring growth appears. Thin heavy crops in early summer to prevent breakage or damage. Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged wood, or maintain smaller size.
Details
Bloom TimeEarly spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesImproved Pest and Disease Resistance, Pollenizer, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasThis trees small stature make it perfect for the home landscape. Use it as a specimen or plant several as a backdrop to the formal garden in low lying, moist areas. Add color to mixed beds with this tree, but plant clear of structures and walkways. This tree will spread somewhat at maturity and drop fruit. Can be easily trained as a fruit bearing espalier.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLilac (Syringa); Arborvitae (Thuja); Barberry (Berberis); Weigela (Weigela); Dogwood (Cornus); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed before new spring growth appears. Thin heavy crops in early summer to prevent breakage or damage. Prune as needed to remove dead or damaged wood, or maintain smaller size.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly

100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.