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Malus 'Satin Cloud'

 
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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Malus (MAY-lus) (Info)
Cultivar: Satin Cloud
Hybridized by Father John L. Fiala; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1970

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time:
Mid season flowering

Pollination:
Unknown - Tell us

Rootstock Vigor:
Unknown - Tell us

Bearing Habit:
Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance:
Resistant to Apple Scab
Resistant to Apple Powdery Mildew
Resistant to Cedar-Apple Rust
Resistant to Fireblight

Fruit Usage:
Crab

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding

By ViburnumValley
Thumbnail #1 of Malus  by ViburnumValley

By ViburnumValley
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By ViburnumValley
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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive ViburnumValley On Feb 25, 2007, ViburnumValley from Scott County, KY
(Zone 5b) wrote:

'Satin Cloud' crabapple was named for its appearance in bloom – as a rounded satin cloud. This fine Fiala selection was introduced and patented by Klehm Nursery, South Barrington, IL.

This disease resistant compact crabapple is a very rounded (as if sheared) tree to 10 ft high and wide (3 m x 3 m). It has very fine branches, very heavily textured leathery deep rich green leaves in summer, and is graced with brilliant shades of orange-red and purple in the autumn.

The abundant buds are pale, faintly pink-white, opening to large, single, pure white flowers that have a delightful cinnamon-clove fragrance which is very strong on older trees. The fruit is small, turning from green-yellow to amber-yellow, and is persistent.

As this new tree becomes available, it will be excellent for the small home garden and for any focal point in the landscape.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Clermont, Kentucky
Georgetown, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky



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