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Malus 'ROYALTY' crab apple
size/type
taller shrub,taller shrub
usual height
3-5m
usual width
2-5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
April-May
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
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Description of the plant:
This crab apple is a beautiful small tree with excellent flowering in the spring. The flowers are deep pink to bright purple and are followed by non-edible dark purple-red small fruits. The leaves are small-ish as opposed to real apple, glossy, deep burgundy red throughout the season with no conspicuous colour change in autumn. It is a very decorative tree that will offer a superb contrast when planted next to bright green coloured trees.
Growing conditions and care
Crab apples are not picky about soil type or pH. It just has to be well-drained. If you want to maintain compact shape and smaller size of the plant prune it at the end of winter. Grow it preferably in full sun. Fully hardy to -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 16-03-2010
