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Malus x 'Jewelberry' Jewelberry Crabapple

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen


Release Date: 11/6/2023

Reviewed At: 10/29/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp392-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides comprehensive information on growing crabapples, including their ideal growing conditions, such as sunny locations with good air circulation and well-drained soil. It details the various characteristics of crabapple trees, including size, flower and fruit color, growth habits, and disease resistance. The document is about the Jewelberry' crabapple and, also highlights different cultivars, such as ‘Prairifire’ and ‘Sugar Tyme’, their uses in landscaping, and their adaptability to urban environments. Additionally, it addresses common pests and diseases that affect crabapples and offers recommendations for selecting disease-resistant varieties. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-392, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E. (2007). Malus x “Jewelberry” Jewelberry Crabapple. EDIS, 2007(15). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp392-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

Publication #FPS-392