Illustrative photo.
Malus 'Courtarou' COCCINELLA® crab apple
size/type
taller shrub,taller shrub
usual height
3-5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
April-April
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Coccinella® is a relatively new variety of crab apple. It is protected as a registered trademark and its features speak for itself. The flowers are pale to rich purple, with tints of red rather than pink as on ornamental cherries. Moreover, this selection has burgundy leaves and dark red branches for an exquisite display throughout summer. Crab apples are maintenance-free, weeping forms are not supposed to be pruned. In autumn it bears non-edible, very ornamental fruits that are crimson red, glossy, usually on long stalks. It likes humus rich and permeable soil. Fully hardy.
