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Ornamental Crabapple
Red Barberry, Algerita
Ornamental Crabapple

Common name:Ornamental Crabapple
Botanical name:Malus (In Variety)

Malus is a large group of deciduous trees that have ornamental fruit or berries. Malus is known for its outstanding white, pink or red flowers that may have a musky scent in spring. Leaves appear after bloom period, usually pointed but roundish and fuzzy found in green to purple colors. During summer, small red, orange or yellow apples appear; they can be edible, decorative or both. This tree does best in well draining fertile soil and needs winter chill. It is prone to disease. It can be espaliered.

Red Barberry, Algerita

Common name:Red Barberry, Algerita
Botanical name:Berberis haematocarpa

Red Barberry is has stiff, erect branches hold leathery, gray-green to bluish-green, holly-like foliage . Small clusters of fragrant yellow flowers appear in spring followed by edible red berries in the middle of thes ummer. It is a good wildlife plant. Low to moderate water, full sun to light partial shade, any well draining soil, very cold hardy.

Designer: Sabina Munoz

Backyard Trellis Garden 12

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.