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Malus toringo 'Sargent's Elegant'

Malus toringo 'Sargent's Elegant'

Sargent's Elegant Toringo crabapple

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Description

Malus toringo ‘Sargent’s Elegant’ (crab apple 'Sargent's Elegant') was selected at ‘the Trial/Breeding Station for Arboriculture’ in Boskoop from Malus toringo var. sargentii. ‘Sargent’s Elegant’ is the grafted form and all specimens look alike - in contrast to the seed-sown wild species of which every plant looks different on account of genetic diversity. This small multi-stem tree or large shrub becomes noticeably broader than tall with an ultimate height of four to five metres. ‘Sargent’s Elegant’ has a compact crown and so can be high-grafted to create a small tree. The crown is very densely branched and has thorny branches.

At the end of April or early May Malus toringo ‘Sargent’s Elegant’ puts on a brilliant display of small, single white flowers. The sheer profusion of these flowers is a most impressive sight. Also, bees and other insects gladly seek out the high nectar and pollen value. The small, round fruits which appear after flowering and are eaten by birds and small mammals are glossy purple-red and stay on the tree until mid-October. Malus toringo ‘Sargent’s Elegant’ has green budding foliage, egg-shaped with a sharply serrated leaf edge and has one to three side lobes on the long shoots. The foliage also stays green in summer, changing to orange-yellow in the autumn. Juvenile foliage is felty and emerges together with the flower. 

Malus toringo ‘Sargent’s Elegant’ is a very healthy and strong crab apple that does not get too big. The tree truly adds year-round seasonal interest and also has significant added value for biodiversity. The selection is a perfect candidate not just in gardens and in public spaces but also looks stunning on roofs and in containers. When grafted as a high standard, Malus toringo ‘Sargent’s Elegant’ is also a good option in street settings, provided the low clearance does not constitute a problem due to the limited width and height.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees multi-stemmed trees solitary shrubs

Use

Location

street avenue square park central reservation in containers roof garden large garden small garden patio traffic areas, industrial zones ecological zone

Pavement

none none open open sealed sealed

Planting concepts

eco planting

Characteristics

Crown shape

rounded rounded

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

5 - 6 m

Width

4 - 5 m

Winter hardiness zone

5A - 8B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind slightly tolerant to coastal wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil

Nutrient level

rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies birds small mammals

Extreme environments

tolerates air pollution

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Malus toringo 'Sargent's Elegant' standard tree
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Malus toringo 'Sargent's Elegant' fruits

Seasonal colours

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Flowers

Flowers

corymbose singular small

Flower colour

white

Flowering period

April - May

Leaves

Leaf colour

green

Leaves

deciduous polished serrate lobate

Autumn colour

yellow-orange

Fruits

Fruit colour

red

Fruits

striking small crabapple/ornamental apple drupe

Bark

Bark colour

brown

Bark

smooth, later on rough

Twigs

Twig colour

brown

Twigs

bare with lenticels

Root system

Root system

deep shallow extensive slightly branched

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Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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