September Ruby Apple vs Buttonbush - TreeTime.ca

September Ruby Apple vs Buttonbush

Malus x September Ruby

Cephalanthus occidentalis

CUSTOM GROW

September Ruby Apple
Buttonbush

September Ruby is a very cold hardy tree developed for the Prairie Fruit Breeding Cooperative. It is a vigorous grower that is resistant to fire blight and is popular among orchards for its annual production. Its apples are very good for eating and cooking. This tree blooms in mid May for an attractive ornamental.

For fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Apples need to be planted with another Apple or Crab Apple variety.

Note: We do not ship grafted apples to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Buttonbush is a moisture loving shrub that provides year round interest.

It has round, fragrant flowers resembling small buttons or pincushions. The flowers transform into small reddish-brown fruit that persists into winter while the leaves take on shades of red in fall.

Providing essential food to bees, butterflies, and other insects, this shrub is versatile. Try it in your next shrub border.

September Ruby Apple Quick Facts

Buttonbush Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $59.99
Zone: 1b
Zone: 4a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: range from white to pink
Flowers: large, white, spherical
Fruit: medium sized apples with red skin, green ribbing, and light green flesh
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB
Other Names: pf36