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Flowering Crabapple tree

  • Bright red crabapples attract birds and may be used for jellies
  • Excellent disease resistance
  • Winter interest
Japanese flowering crabapple tree enveloped flowers growing on the shore of the pond in Royal Game Reserve in Prague.

Plant Details +

Botanical Malus × moerlandsii 'Profusion'
Common Name flowering crabapple
Height 15-30'
Spacing 20-35'
Hardiness 4-8
Exposure Full Sun
Foliage Reddish-purple to bronze green
Flower Violet-red
Bloomtime Spring

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring. Soak roots for 3-6 hours before planting. 1. Dig a hole two times wider than the root spread and just as deep as the root system. 2. Set the tree in place so the crown (where the root meets the stem) is level or slightly above the soil surface. 3. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Prune as needed in late winter.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to powdery mildew and possible scab and fireblight. Potential pests include tent caterpillars, aphids, Japanese beetles, borers, spider mites, and scale.