Siberian Crab Apple vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Siberian Crab Apple vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Malus baccata

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Ironwood Tree
Siberian Crab Apple

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful, cold hardy, ornamental tree. Its stunning white blossoms burst in the spring to produce deep red fruit.

If you are looking for a great landscape or shade tree, Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful addition to any yard.

As a rootstock, it is one of the hardiest available. Just be aware that Siberian Crab Apple may be incompatible with varieties that don't have crab apple parentage.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Siberian Crab Apple Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: bright yellow
Flowers: white
Fruit: red apples
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: siberian apple