Thunderchild Flowering Crab vs Ninebark - TreeTime.ca

Thunderchild Flowering Crab vs Ninebark

Malus x adstringens Thunderchild

Physocarpus opulifolius

CUSTOM GROW

Thunderchild Flowering Crab
Ninebark

Thunderchild Flowering Crab is a hybrid crab apple known for its attractive and fragrant dark pink blossoms and deep purple mature leaves.

Tree farmers will find this hybrid appealing as a pollinator for other apples, while home growers will enjoy the red pome's ability to attract flocks of Cedar Waxwings in the early spring.

This species is reportedly resistant to fireblight.

Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

Thunderchild Flowering Crab Quick Facts

Ninebark Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $29.99
Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Foliage: dark purple leaves
Fall colour: dark red
Flowers: dark pink blossoms
Flowers: small white clusters
Fruit: small red pomes that hang through the winter
Berries: small red pomes that hang through the winter
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB