Tree comparisons
 Tina |  Alba Superba |  Aphrodite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malus Tina is a small spreading crab-apple, useful as a patio tree. | A traditional Magnolia with large white scented tulip-shaped flowers. | Aphrodite is a vigorous Magnolia with intense magenta flowers which bloom over a long period. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Crab-apple trees Tina | Magnolia Alba Superba | Magnolia Aphrodite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive flowers |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped | Upright-spreading / Vase | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | Up to 1.5m / 5ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Light prune | No need to prune | Prune after flowering |
| Growth rate | Slow | Slow | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Sheltered site Free-draining site | |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Crab-apple trees Tina | Magnolia Alba Superba | Magnolia Aphrodite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | White | Crimson Magenta |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Semi-double flower (10-20 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April | May | |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green | Green |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | Flowers appear first | |
| Fruit colour | Red | ||
| Fruit size | Small | ||
| Country of origin | United States | Belgium | Germany |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous | Deciduous |