Henry Kohankie crabapple

Malus 'Henry Kohankie'

TreeRosaceae

Henry Kohankie crabapple
Drought tolerantFragrantEdible
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 18 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring
Bloom color
Pinkish white to white
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

Pollinator gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Henry Kohankie' crabapple (Malus 'Henry Kohankie') is a tree for pollinator gardens and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Fragrant pinkish white to white flowers open in early to late spring. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the tree. It is also drought tolerant once established.

Pairs well with Royal Star star magnolia, White trillium, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Royal fern.