Professor Sprenger

Malus x zumi

Professor Sprenger is a well-proportioned white-blossomed crab-apple - the intensity and profusion of the white flowers rivals some flowering cherries.

In autumn the leaves turn yellow, but the main attraction is the mass of orange fruitlets.

Professor Sprenger crab-apple trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

How to grow

Professor Sprenger is easy to grow and very cold-hardy and disease-resistant. It grows with a gently spreading habit.

History

Professor Sprenger is related to the well-known Golden Hornet, and shares that variety's abundant blossom and fruitlets.

It is named after Professor Albrecht Marinus Sprenger of the Institute of Horticulture at the University of Wageningen, in Holland.

Professor Sprenger characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive fruitAttractive tree / plant
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
Growth rateAverage
Flower colourWhite
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnYellow
Fruit colourOrange
Fruit sizeAverage
Annual cycleDeciduous

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How to choose a crab-apple tree

We list more than 40 different crab-apple trees. Choosing can be difficult! See our article explaining the different characteristics of crab-apple trees which will help you narrow down the selection.

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 2023.

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