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Martha Washington 'Martha Washington'

Malusdomestica

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Malus (MAY-lus)

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Species

domestica (doh-MESS-tik-a)

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Height

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Spacing

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Bloom Time

Provides Winter Interest

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Other details

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Propagation Methods

Patent Information

Pollination

Bearing Habit

Rootstock Vigor

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

By grafting

By budding

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Disease Resistance

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Traverse City, Michigan

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Traverse City, MI (Zone 5a) | January 2011 | positive

On it's own rootstock hardy to zone5b. Will grow 40'+ if ungrafted to dwf/ semidwf stock. Flowers are pink exterior, white interior, frag...Read More

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Malusdomestica

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