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The Sargent's Apple (Sargentii) has green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous red fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Sargent's Apple (Sargentii) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Sargent's Apple (Sargentii) will reach up to 10 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 10 feet.
The Sargent's Apple (Sargentii) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -33°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Cultivated, or not in the U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Mid Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Height When Mature | 10 |
| Vegetative Spread | None |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Summer Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Seed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Minimum Temperature | -33 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 30 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing | Yes |
| pH Range | 5.5–7.5 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 30–30 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 300–1700 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 30 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 100 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Medium |
| Fire Resistant | No |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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