Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000939
11/12/99

Cultivars A - N:


'Adams'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
(Vis. 1)
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
(Vis. 2)
Fruit: red, 1/4 in (Vis. 3)
Diseases: In MSU research trials moderate
defoliation from scab was observed. Morton
Arboretum lists fire blight susceptibility as
slight.
Comments: An annual bearer of carmine flowers that
fade to pink. The fruits persist until spring.
Fall foliage display is yellow to orange.

'Adirondack'
Height: 18 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: upright
(Vis. 4)
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/pink Type: single
(Vis. 5)
Fruit: red, 1/4 in
Diseases: Schmidt's catalog lists disease
resistance as excellent.
Comments: A compact, inverted cone shape with dense
branching and very heavy flower production. A Don
Egolf, U.S. National Arboretum introduction.

'Almey'
Height: 25 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
Fruit: red, 1 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems.

'American Beauty'
Height: 30 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) red/red Type: double
(Vis. 8)
Fruits: red, 1/2 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems.

'Amaszam' (American Masterpiece TM)
Height: 25 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: pyramidal
Flowers: (buds/open) red/red Type: single
(Vis. 6)
Fruit: orange, 3/8 in (Vis. 7)
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: This pyramidal tree has dark purple
foliage.

'Amerspirzam' (American Spirit TM)
Height: 18 ft Spread: 18 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) red/red Type: single
(Vis. 9)
Fruit: red, 1/2 in (Vis. 10)
Diseases: Reported as highly resistant to scab by
Guthery and Hasselkus.
Comments: A compact tree with persistent fruit. A
selection of Professor Emeritus Milton Baron of
Michigan State University.

'Amertrizam' (American Triumph TM)
Height: 20 ft Spread: 12 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) red/red Type: single
Fruit: red
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: The foliage is reddish purple. The fruits
are small and persist until spring.

'Amsalzam' (American Salute TM)
Height: 18 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) red/red Type: single
(Vis. 11)
Fruit: red, 3/8 in (Vis. 12)
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: The red fruit are persistent and the
foliage is maroon.

'Anne E'
Height: 10 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: weeping
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
Fruit: red, 3/4 in
Diseases: Ohio State listed the tree as highly
resistant to scab.
Comments: A small, weeping tree with persistent red
fruit.

baccata 'Columnaris'
Height: 30 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: single
Fruit: red/yellow, 1/2 in
Diseases: Susceptible to fire blight.
Comments: One of the most upright Crab Apples.

baccata 'Jackii'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/2 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials, no defoliation
from scab occurred. Morton Arboretum rates
fire blight susceptibility as severe.
Comments: The early flowers are followed by long-
stemmed fruits that persist into winter. Excellent
cold hardiness, can be used in Zone 2.

baccata mandshurica
Height: 30 ft Spread: 30 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/2 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems.

baccata 'Walters'
Height: 25 ft Spread: 25 ft Form: rounded
(Vis. 33)
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: single
Fruit: red or yellow (Vis. 34)
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: A cold hardy tree.

'Baskatong'
Height: 25 ft Spread: 25 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) red/red Type: single
Fruit: dark red, 1 in
Comments: The young foliage is reddish. There may be
some minor scab infestation.

'Beverly'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
(Vis. 13)
Fruit: red, 5/8 in (Vis. 14)
Diseases: In MSU research trials moderate
defoliation from scab was observed. Morton
Arboretum lists fire blight susceptibility as
severe.
Comments: The fruit persist only until late fall.

'Bob White'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white Type: single
(Vis. 15)
Fruit: yellow, 5/8 in (Vis. 16)
Diseases: Morton Arboretum lists fire blight
susceptibility as moderate. Schmidt lists scab
resistance as excellent.
Comments: The yellow fruits turn red after frost and
persist well into winter. Attractive to many bird
species.

'Branzam' (Brandywine TM)
Height: 20 ft Spread: 25 ft Form: rounded
Flower: (bud/open) red/pink Type: double
Fruit: yellow 1 1/2 in
Diseases: Heavily defoliated by apple scab in
Michigan trials.
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
fruit litter and disease problems.

'Bridal Bouquet'
Height: 20 ft Spread: Form:
Flower: (bud/open) white/white Type: double
Fruit:
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: Listed as producing very large, double
flowers.

'Callaway'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: single
(Vis. 17)
Fruit: red, 1 in (Vis. 18)
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: A cultivar suited for use in southern
climates because of a low chilling requirement.

'Camzam' (Camelot TM)
Height: 10 ft Spread: 8 ft Form: rounded
(Vis. 19)
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white and pink Type: single
(Vis. 20)
Fruit: red, 3/8 in (Vis. 22)
Diseases: Listed as disease resistant by Lake County
Nursery.
Comments: A dwarf with white and pink flowers. The
foliage (Vis. 21) dark green with purplish tints.

'Weepcanzam' (Candied Apple TM)
Height: 15 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: weeping
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
(Vis. 23)
Fruit: red, 5/8 in (Vis. 24)
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems. Branches are horizontal to
weeping and the leaves have a tinge of red. The
fruits persist into winter.

'Canterzam' (Canterbury TM)
Height: 10 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: rounded
(Vis. 26)
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/pink Type: single
(Vis. 25)
Fruit: red, 1/4 in
Diseases: Listed as disease resistant by Lake County
Nursery.
Comments: A dwarf cultivar with pink flowers and a
dense rounded habit. The red fruit persist through
winter.

'Centzam' (Centurion TM)
Height: 25 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: upright
(Vis. 27)
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
(Vis. 28)
Fruit: red, 5/8 in (Vis. 29)
Diseases: In MSU research trials moderate
defoliation from scab was observed.
Comments: A narrow, upright tree with glossy, dark
green leaves. The fruits persist for about 2
months.

'Chantzam' (Chantilly TM)
Height: 15 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: spreading
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
Fruit: yellow and red
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: The form is described as broad and
spreading

'Chrishozam' (Christmas Holly TM)
Height: 15 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/4 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems. Heavy production of holly-like
fruit that persist into winter.

'Cinzam' (Cinderella TM)
Height: 8 ft Spread: 5 ft Form: upright
(Vis. 32)
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white Type: single
(Vis. 30)
Fruit: gold, 1/4 in (Vis. 31)
Diseases: Listed as susceptible to scab by Guthery
and Hasselkus.
Comments: A small tree with fruit that persist into
late autumn.

'Coralcole' (Coralburst TM)
Height: 10 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: semi-double
Fruit: orange, 1/2 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems.

'Coral Cascade'
Height: 15 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: weeping
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white Type: single
Fruit: coral, 3/8 in
Diseases: Listed as highly disease resistant by
Bailey Nurseries.
Comments: The coral colored fruits persist well into
winter.


Go To Top of File        Michigan State University Extension Home Page        Main Page for this Data Base        MNLA Web Site
This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information becomes public property upon publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU Extension. Reprinting cannot be used to endorse or advertise a commercial product or company. This file was generated from data base ZZ on 01/19/00. Data base ZZ was last revised on 11/12/99. For more information about this data base or its contents please contact heatley@msue.msu.edu . Please read our disclaimer for important information about using our site.