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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002214
11/12/99

Cultivars S to Z:


sargentii - Sargent Crab Apple
Height: 10 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: spreading
(Vis. 18)
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white Type: single
(Vis. 19)
Fruit: red, 1/4 in (Vis. 20)
Diseases: Morton Arboretum listed the plant as not
susceptible to scab and Ohio State listed it as
highly resistant to scab.
Comments: A low, spreading, shrubby tree with
persistent red fruit.

sargentii 'Candymint'
Height: 9 ft Spread: 17 ft Form: spreading
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
Fruit: purple, 1/4 in
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: A sargentii shape having pink flowers
edged with red.

sargentii 'Tina'
Height: 5 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: spreading
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white Type: single
(Vis. 17)
Fruit: red, 1/4 in
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: A useful tree of small stature. The small
fruits are ornamental but do not create a litter
problem.

'Selkirk'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/pink Type: single
(Vis. 1)
Fruit: red, 3/4 in (Vis. 2)
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from
scab was observed.
Comments: The red fruits color early but also drop
early.

'Sentinel'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 12 ft Form: upright
(Vis. 3)
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
(Vis. 4)
Fruit: red, 1/2 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from
scab was observed.
Comments: A narrow, upright form with fruits that
persist throughout the winter.

'Serzam' (Serenity TM)
Height: 28 ft Spread 18 ft Form: oval
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: single
Fruit: yellow and red
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: The shape is upright oval.

'Silver Moon'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/pink Type: single
Fruit: red, 3/8 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from
scab was observed.
Comments: This cultivar has purple foliage and a
narrow, upright habit.

'Sinai Fire'
Height: 15 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: weeping
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/4 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from
scab was observed.
Comments: An excellent weeping form with glossy,
green foliage.

'Sirgazam' (Sir Galahad TM)
Height: 10 ft Spread: 8 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
(Vis. 5)
Fruit: yellow turning red, 1/2 in (Vis. 6)
Diseases: Listed as disease tolerant by Lake County
Nursery.
Comments: The fruit is at first yellow but turns red.

'Snowcloud'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: double
(Vis. 7)
Fruit: yellow, 1/2 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems. The yellow fruits are too sparse
to be ornamental.

'Snowdrift'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
Fruit: orange, 3/8 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems. The flowers are produced in
abundance and the orange fruits persist after the
leaves drop off in the fall.

'Snow Magic' (Plant Patent 4814)
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: pyramidal
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
Fruit: red, size not listed
Diseases: Listed as susceptible to scab by Guthery
and Hasselkus.
Comments: A compact, pyramidal form.

'Sparkler'
Height: 15 ft Spread: 25 ft Form: spreading
(Vis. 8)
Flowers: (buds/open) red/red Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/3 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems. The red flowers are displayed on
a very spreading growth habit.

'Spring Snow'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: single
Fruit: none
Diseases: In MSU research trials moderate
defoliation from scab was observed.
Comments: The cultivar bears no fruit and so is an
excellent choice for planting near patios or other
places where fruit litter is objectionable.

'Strawberry Parfait'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 25 ft Form: spreading
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
Fruit: yellow and red, 1/2 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from
scab was observed.
Comments: A hybrid of M. hupehensis and M.
atrosanguinea with an irregular habit. The young
foliage is reddish purple. The flowers are mottled
pink tints.

'Sutyzam' (Sugar Tyme TM)
Height: 20 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: rounded
(Vis. 11)
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
(Vis. 9)
Fruit: red, 1/2 in (Vis. 10)
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation and
few foliar symptoms from scab were observed.
Comments: Fruits are produced in abundance and
persist throughout the winter.

'Thunderchild'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: spreading
Flowers: (buds/open) red/pink Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/2 in
Comments: The cultivar has deep purple leaves on an
upright spreading tree.

tschonoskii
Height: 30 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: pyramidal
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: single
Fruit: yellow, 1 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems, especially fire blight. The
foliage is silvery in spring; in fall, it is shades
of yellow, orange, red and purple.

'Van Eseltine'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/pink Type: double
(Vis. 12)
Fruit: yellow, 3/4 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems. The flowers may be produced
heavily only every other year. The fruits are
neither persistent nor ornamental.

'Velvetcole' (Velvet Pillar TM)
Height: 20 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/pink Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/2 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems. The upright form is combined with
purple leaves. Few fruits are produced and the
plant can be used in hedges.

'Viczam' (Victorian TM)
Height: 12 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: double
(Vis. 13)
Fruit: yellow and red, size not listed
Diseases: As of 1/1995 no information was available.
Comments: Listed as blooming heavily.

'White Angel'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
(Vis. 14)
Flowers: (buds/open) white/white Type: single
(Vis. 15)
Fruit: red, 5/8 in (Vis. 16)
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems. The tree produces abundant crops
of both flowers and fruits.

'White Candle'
Height: 15 ft Spread: 10 ft Form: upright
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: double
Fruit: red, 5/8 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems, especially fire blight. The
upright form and flowering are the primary
ornamental traits. Few fruits are produced.

'Cascole' (White Cascade TM)
Height: 15 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: weeping
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
Fruit: yellow, 3/8 in
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from
scab was observed.
Comments: A useful tree where a weeping form is
desired. Outstanding floral display in the spring.

'Winter Gold'
Height: 25 ft Spread: 25 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) red/white Type: single
Fruit: yellow, 1/2 in
Comments: Not recommended in Michigan because of
disease problems, especially fire blight. The
yellow fruits persist and are an outstanding
ornamental trait but may be abundant only in
alternate years.

'Zumarang'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 24 ft Form: pyramidal
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
Fruit: Red
Comments: The large green leaves cover a dense canopy.

zumi 'Calocarpa'
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: rounded
(Vis. 21)
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
(Vis. 22)
Fruit: red, 3/8 in (Vis. 23)
Diseases: In MSU research trials no defoliation from
scab was observed.
Comments: A rounded, spreading tree with fruits that
may persist until spring.

zumi Winter Gem TM
Height: 12 ft Spread: 12 ft Form: rounded
Flowers: (buds/open) pink/white Type: single
Fruit: red, 1/2 in
Diseases: No information available.
Comments: This cultivar is somewhat more rounded and
larger flowers than 'Calocarpa'.

References for Cultivars: MSU Extension Bulletin E-2177;
Morton Arboretum Plant Information Bulletin Numbers 30-31;
Ohio State University research Circulars 279, 284, 289,
291; J. Frank Schmidt and Son 1999; Guthery and Hasselkus.
1992. American Nurseryman 175(1):28-35, 38-41; Lake County
Nursery 1997; Bailey Nurseries Inc 1999; Weston Nurseries
1999; Princeton Nurseries 1999; Ray Wiegand's Nursery
1999, Monrovia Nursery Company 1997, Wayside Gardens 1999,
Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Moller's Nursery 1997, Studebaker
Nurseries 1999, White Flower Farm 1999, Berryhill Nurseries
1999, Scarff's Nursery 1999, Gee Farms 1999, Willoway
Nurseries 1999, Carlton Plants 1999.


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