Fruit tree comparisons
 Profusion |  Sorbus sargentiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Malus Profusion (also known as Directeur Moerlands) is a classic crab apple variety, with dense clusters of deep pink blossom followed by small crimson berry-like fruitlets. | A broad spreading rowan with bright orange fruitlets and autumn foliage. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Crab apple trees Profusion | Rowan Sorbus sargentiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | |
| Flowering group | 2 | |
| Pollinating others | Good | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Crab apple trees Profusion | Rowan Sorbus sargentiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Early |
Problems
| Crab apple trees Profusion | Rowan Sorbus sargentiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Good |
| Canker | Some susceptibility | |
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Profusion | Rowan Sorbus sargentiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Netherlands | China |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Flowering month | April | May |
| Blossom colour | Crimson | White |
| Fruit colour | Red - dark | Orange / Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |