Antonovka Apple vs Majestic Magenta Phlox - TreeTime.ca

Antonovka Apple vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Malus pumila var. Antonovka (Malus domestica)

Phlox Majestic Magenta

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Antonovka Apple
Majestic Magenta Phlox

Originally created in Russia, this apple tree is incredibly cold hardy and commonly used as a root stock for other apple breeds.

Cross pollination is required with another apple or crabapple tree in order for fruit to be produced. Generally, fruit production does not occur until the tree has reached 5-7 years of age.

Its fruit are yellow/green, low sugar, late fruiting and great for pies and cider.

Note: Unfortunately this difficult to grow species is not currently scheduled to grow at TreeTime.ca. Perhaps try purchasing seed from SeedTime.ca and growing your own? Or sign up for a restock notification above.

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Antonovka Apple Quick Facts

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white
Flowers: small, magenta
Fruit: yellow-green apples with tart flavour
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no