Malus ioensis 'Klehm's'
Klehm's improved Bechtel crabapple
Notes:
Tolerate wet soils better, and generally live longer, than the Prunus spp. (flowering cherries/almonds/plums/peaches/apricots). Deep soil preferred.
More disease-resistant than the species and 'Plena', but still susceptible to rust in moist climates.
Rarely fruits, but when it does, they're large.
'Prince George' is another M. ioensis cultivar that rarely fruits (recommended by Sunset as a patio tree) and is disease resistant, but it's not claimed to be fragrant.
Sources: Sunset, Cal Poly, Stoecklein, USDA, Dirr/Warren.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
attracts:bees
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
branches strong
clay tolerant
compacted soil intolerant
deer sensitive
drought tolerant
exposure:full sun
fine texture
form:tree
fragrant flowers
full sun preferred
habit:irregular
habit:oval
habit:rounded
habit:spreading/wide
habit:vase
litter:minimal
native:eastern North America
open canopy
persistence:deciduous
pruning not required
resprouts notably
rich soil preferred
roots:low damage potential
salt intolerant
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:deck/patio
use:espalier
use:screen
use:specimen
water:moderate to little
water:regular
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