Malus, Crabapple 'Klehms Improved Bechtel'

Malus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Malus (MAY-lus)
Synonym
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Bloom Time
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
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Other details
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Propagation Methods
N/A
Patent Information
Pink
Pollination
Mid Spring
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
From softwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Trees
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
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Where to Grow
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Late season flowering
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Crab
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Menlo Park, California

Santa Barbara, California

Clermont, Kentucky

Georgetown, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Frederick, Maryland

Traverse City, Michigan

Bend, Oregon

Mill City, Oregon

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