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Malus x 'Mary Potter' 'Mary Potter' Crabapple

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


Release Date: 1/9/2024

Reviewed At: 10/30/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp393-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document details the ‘Mary Potter’ crabapple tree, covering its growth in sunny, well-drained areas, adaptability to various soils, and urban conditions. It highlights the tree’s showy flowers, colorful fruit, and uses in landscaping. It also emphasizes selecting disease-resistant cultivars and managing common pests and diseases. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-393, 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 “Mary Potter” “Mary Potter” Crabapple. EDIS, 2007(15). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp393-1999

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-393