Siberian crab

Siberian crab · Pests & diseases

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

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

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