Age / Size: 2-0 / 18-24" · Height: 15-30 ft (4.5-9 m) · Spread: broad, open, irregular crown Crown shape: Small densely branched tree, short trunk, larger branches often thorny Light: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, well-drained soils of various types · Moisture: Average; give good air circulation · Zones: 4-8 · Growth rate: not stated Flowers / fruit: Fragrant pinkish-white spring flowers, then yellowish-green bitter fruits used for jellies and preserves Wildlife & landscape: Food, nesting sites and shelter for many birds and small mammals; supports pollinators Native range: Southern Ontario and the north-central and southeastern United States; open woods and forest edges Cautions: Very susceptible to rust, especially cedar-apple rust — avoid planting near junipers. Scale, borers, aphids, Japanese beetles; fire blight, apple scab, canker. Rabbits and deer browse it. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses — stems, leaves and seeds contain cyanide. Source: NC State Extension

PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: All Tree Sale orders are to be picked up at Farmstead Flats (6338 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI 49002) - on April 16th, 2026 (9am-5pm) and/or April 17th, 2026 (9am-12pm)