Siberian crab

How to Grow and Care for Siberian crab

Siberian crab · Malus × robusta

Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate partial shade

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten

Planting and Growing Siberian crab

Siberian crabSiberian crabSiberian crab
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate partial shade

How to Water Siberian crab?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Learn more →

What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Siberian crab?

Full sun · Partial shade

Learn more →

What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Siberian crab?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

What Soil Is Best for Siberian crab?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
Learn more →

What Are the Moisture Requirements for Siberian crab?

Moist but well drained

Learn more →

How to Fertilize Siberian crab?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Learn more →

How to Prune Siberian crab?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Learn more →

How to Propagate Siberian crab?

Propagate by sowing seed in a seedbed in autumn, by chip budding in late summer or grafting in midwinter

Learn more →

How to Transplant Siberian crab?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

How to Care for Siberian crab in Winter?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

How to Plant Siberian crab?

Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate partial shade

Learn more →

How to Repot Siberian crab?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

How to Harvest Siberian crab?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to apple canker, apple scab, blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, honey fungus and powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, including rosy apple aphid and woolly aphid, apple sawfly, fruit tree red spider mite, codling moth, apple leaf-mining moth and other caterpillars

Explore the plant health library →

The Toxicity of Siberian crab

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten

More General Info About Siberian crab

Attributes of Siberian crab

Plant typeTrees
HeightInformation to be completed
SpreadInformation to be completed
FoliageDeciduous
HabitInformation to be completed
OriginInformation to be completed

Scientific Classification

Species
Malus × robusta
Genus
Malus
Family
Rosaceae
More about Siberian crab →

FAQs About Siberian crab

Information to be completed

More Info on Siberian crab Growth and Care