STARLITE®  CRABAPPLE

• Botanical name: Malus x 'Jeflite'

• Origin: Selected as JN0406 by Wilbert Ronald and Rick Durand from an open-pollinated cross between 'Rosthern' and 'Dolgo'. Starlite will be introduced by Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. in 2009.

• Hardiness: Zone 2 (Canadian and USDA)

• Description: Selected for its dark green, shiny foliage that shows outstanding resistance to apple scab. White flowers in early spring. The fruit is very small and shiny, bright red in colour. The fruit is retained well into the winter months and adds to this cultivar's ornamental value. Upright branching habit.

• Landscape Value: Starlite represents a replacement for Spring Snow in locations where apple scab has become a serious problem. Starlite's upright branching, dark green foliage and tiny retained fruit make it an attractive small tree.

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