Red Jewel White Flowering Crabapple
Quick Overview
Red Jewel White Flowering Crabapple is our top recommended White Flowering Crabapple selection. This tree explodes with stunning fragrant white flowers along the branches in mid spring, which give way to persistent red fruits in the fall.
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Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Red Jewel White Flowering Crabapple is our top recommended White Flowering Crabapple selection. This tree is smothered in stunning fragrant white flowers along the branches in mid spring, which give way to persistent red fruits in the fall. This trees compact shape makes it our top recommendation.
Where to put it:
At only 15’ x 12’, Red Jewel is extremely versatile. Great for privacy and accent, this tree is great in situations where space is an issue; such as in a front landscape or under power lines. This tree may be used in planting beds around the house, on property lines, to anchor the corners of your house, or in open areas of the lawn. This is a low-branched tree, so keep in mind that it will block the view of anything you put it in front of. Crabapple adds a native look to the landscape, and looks great in odd numbered clusters. This tree should be kept at least 6ft away from buildings.
What it needs:
Flowering Crabapple is an extremely tolerant tree which can grow in nearly any conditions.
Specs
Botanical Name | Malus 'Red Jewel' |
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Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Tree Type | Ornamental & Flowering |
Size Range | Compact Tree (6-15 feet) |
Mature Height | 15' |
Mature Spread | 12' |
Shape | Upright Oval |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Fall Color | Yellow/Gold |
Flower Color | White |
Decorative Fruit | Bright Red |
Landscape Uses | Under Utility Wires, Privacy/Screening, Ornamental/Flowering |
Growth Rate | Rapid |
Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Beautiful Spring Flower, Small Size, Disease Resistant |