Siberian Crabapple Seeds - Fruit Plant

Siberian crabapple seeds grow into hardy, small deciduous trees with an upright to spreading growth habit. This crabapple type is well adapted to cold and temperate climates and is commonly used in home landscapes, shelterbelts, and ornamental plantings. Trees perform best in open ground with full sun and well drained soil and are valued for their seasonal growth cycle and adaptability. Seeds are typically stratified before sowing to support uniform germination.

Features

• Hardy deciduous tree with upright to spreading form

• Well adapted to cold and temperate climates

• Suitable for home landscapes and open ground planting

• Performs best with full sun exposure

• Long lived tree with seasonal dormancy

Specifications

• Scientific name: Malus baccata

• Common name (US): Siberian Crabapple

• Seed type / variety: Siberian

• Growth habit: Upright to spreading deciduous tree

• USDA hardiness zones: 2 to 7

• Planting season: Spring or fall

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 2 to 5: March to April after cold stratification

  • Zones 6 to 7: February to March after cold stratification

• Germination time and conditions: 21 to 45 days; requires cold stratification and moist soil conditions

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well drained loamy soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Moderate watering; soil kept evenly moist during establishment

• Mature plant size: 30 to 40 feet in height, 20 to 30 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 20 to 30 feet between trees