Sweetcrab apple 'Charlotte'

Malus coronaria var. dasycalyx 'Charlottae'

Sweet Crab Apple 'Charlotte' (Malus coronaria var. dasycalyx 'Charlottae') is a popular ornamental tree in gardens, featuring beautiful flowers and decorative fruit. Below is information regarding the growth characteristics, propagation methods, cultivation techniques, garden uses, and major pests and diseases of 'Charlotte'.

Growth Characteristics
- Size and Shape: It grows as a relatively small tree, typically reaching a height of 4 to 6 meters. It has a rounded crown with branches spreading beautifully.
- Flowers: It blooms with pink flowers in the spring; the flowers appear in clusters and are very showy.
- Fruit: In the autumn, it bears small, decorative apple-shaped red fruit.
- Leaves: It has broad, oval-shaped green leaves that turn yellow in the autumn.

Propagation Methods
- Seed Propagation: Although propagation by seeds is possible, the germination rate is low, so it is generally propagated through pruning. - Grafting and Cuttings: Propagation via cuttings and grafting is common, using healthy branches from growing trees.

Cultivation Methods
- Soil: It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil.
- Sunlight: It grows well in locations that receive ample sunlight. It can grow in shade, but will produce fewer flowers and fruits.
- Watering: It requires adequate watering during the initial establishment phase, but mature trees are quite drought-tolerant.

Garden Use
- Landscape Creation: It is suitable for landscape design due to its beautiful flowers and fruits.
- Ecological Value: It helps attract bees and butterflies.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Diseases: It can be susceptible to diseases such as leaf blight and leaf spot. To prevent this, maintain proper ventilation and pruning. Use fungicides if necessary.
- Pests: It can be damaged by small pests such as aphids. Pests can be controlled by spraying pesticides. The Sweet Crab Apple 'Charlotte' is relatively easy to care for and can be well utilized in the garden. However, periodic observation and appropriate pest control are required.

Plant Family	Rosaceae
Height	6~7.5m
Spread	6~7.5m
Colors	white
Bloom Period	May to August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-30°C

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