Compact, slow grower is more upright when young and spreads with age. Sweet smelling snow-white spring flowers. The fruiting qualities of Firebird are superior to all other small-scale crabapples. Its tiny ruby-red crabapples provide color into late winter and attracts birds. Botanical Name- Malus sargentii ‘Select A’ Pronunciation- MAL-us sar-JEN-tee-eye Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 8 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 15 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- New York Aster – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C42 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove deadwood; fertilize in spring and watch for pests. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to improve airflow and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and avoid waterlogging around the trunk. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Apple scab, fire blight, aphids
