- Family :
- Rosaceae
- Origin :
- Indigenous
- Hardiness Zone :
- 2a
- Light requirement :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 8 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 6 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 4 m
- Tree size :
- Small
- Crown shape :
- Oval. Single stem.
- Roots :
- Intermediate
- Growth rate :
- Slow
- Soil and moisture :
- Adaptable to various soil types
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Low
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Average
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Low
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Slight sensitivity to fire blight; few entomological problems.
- Special comments :
- Very rustic. One of our most decorative native trees. Neither too large nor too small, it is well suited to urban developments and will delight a large number of fruit-eating birds.
