British Columbia: Sargent Tina crabapple...where?

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  1. FaxCap

    FaxCap Active Member

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    After much research I have narrowed my dwarf tree list down to one...the Sargent Tina
    crabapple. I've been haunting Google trying to find a supplier. Potters out here in the
    White Rock, BC area said they would "keep it in mind when ordering for next Spring."

    I came across a couple of suppliers in Washington state but wonder about getting it
    through the border.

    Does anyone know of a local (Greater Vancouver area) supplier? Or a nursery who are
    good at bring single items in for customers?

    Thanks
    Ken
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Correctly Malus sargentii 'Tina'. There are many kinds of flowering crabapples, if you have to move Heaven and Earth to get this one maybe think about trying another instead.
     
  3. FaxCap

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    Hi Ron

    I've spent many hours reading all I can find on crabapple trees. When I dial in the dwarf
    size, fragrant long lasting flowers, small colourful fruit and very good disease resistance
    the Malus sargentii 'tina' kept coming out a winner.

    My 2nd choice after the crabapple is a Korean Lilac tree.

    Thanks
    Ken
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Try describing your objectives to local vendors, see how they respond.
     

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