Sargent Crab Apple Seeds

Key Features

• Premium Sargent Crab Apple Seeds, a popular ornamental Malus variety known for dense branching, white spring blossoms, and bright red miniature fruits.

• Non-GMO seeds perfect for home gardens, wildlife-friendly landscapes, and decorative hedges.

• Highly searched keywords include crab apple seeds, ornamental tree seeds, malus seeds, and flowering tree seeds.

• Compact growth habit makes it ideal for small spaces and structured landscape designs.

• Excellent pollinator attractor—supports bees, butterflies, and birds.

Specifications

• Seed Name: Sargent Crab Apple

• Scientific Name: Malus sargentii

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• USDA Zones: 4–8

• Season: Plant in spring or fall

• Sunlight: Full sun for best floral display

• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0

• Bloom Color: White blossoms

• Fruit: Small red crab apples

• Mature Height: 6–10 feet

• Spread: 10–15 feet

• Growth Habit: Dense, horizontal branching

• Germination Requirement: Cold stratification for 60–90 days

• Watering Needs: Moderate

• Best Use: Landscaping, wildlife gardens, hedges, pollinator support

Planting Guide

1. Stratification: Cold stratify seeds for 8–12 weeks in moist medium.

2. Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil.

3. Temperature: Keep soil between 60–70°F for germination.

4. Light: Provide bright light or full sun after germination.

5. Watering: Maintain evenly moist but not waterlogged soil.

6. Transplanting: Move outdoors after frost once seedlings strengthen.

7. Spacing: Plant 10–12 feet apart for landscape growth.

8. Care: Prune in winter to maintain shape; mulch to retain moisture.