Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Street Tree Evaluation Project

Bulletin 877-99


MALUS PURPUREA Rosebloom Crabapple

3171 Astor, Toledo

Planted: 1958

Site: 12' Tree Lawn

1971 Comments: This tree has a typical upright spreading habit and low scaffold branches that create a problem with pedestrian traffic. The uniformity of size and habit creates an attractive planting for this street and provides a nice setting for the homes. The fact that this species is susceptible to apple scab may create some maintenance problems and also lead to unsightly looking trees by midsummer.

1967 1968 1969 1970 1997*
Height 20.0' 22.0' 18.2' 19.6' ___
Caliper 6.3" 6.7" 7.5" 7.8" ___
Spread 17.8' 18.2' 19.4' 22.4' ___

*No trees remaining.

1997 Comments: The plants were removed at the owners' request because of apple scab causing annual defoliation. No original plants remain. The residents indicated that the plants were in fair shape when they were removed.

No trees survived.

No data.

Rosebloom Crabapple

Rosebloom Crabapple


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