Dwarf flowering crab apple tree named Guinzam

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of dwarf flowering crab apple tree named Guinzam is provided. The new variety can be readily distinguished from the Sargent crab apple tree (nonpatented in the United States). For instance, the new variety forms attractive dark pink buds which open into blossoms which simultaneously range in color from pure white to pink, generally forms stronger lateral branches having a larger diameter, and generally forms larger leaves and fruit. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of flowering crab apple tree which exhibits the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a dwarf, generally round and broad growth habit,   (b) forms lateral branches which are somewhat descending with slightly upwardly arching tips,   (c) forms a profusion of attractive dark pink buds which open into blossoms which simultaneously range in coloration form pure white to pink,   (d) forms lateral branches which tend to be stronger and of a larger diameter than those of Malus sargentii,   (e) forms larger leaves than Malus sargentii, and   (f) forms larger fruit than Malus sargentii; substantially as herein shown and described.