Royal RaindropsĀ® Crabapple
Quick Overview
Royal Raindrops® Crabapple features bright pinkish red flowers combined with deep purple cutleaf foliage which presents a unique new crabapple variety. Deeply lobed leaves and upright form with good branching and density are inherited from its Golden Raindrops parent. Growth is outstanding, and it displays excellent resistance to common crabapple diseases.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Royal Raindrops® Crabapple features bright pinkish red flowers combined with deep purple cutleaf foliage which presents a unique new crabapple variety. Deeply lobed leaves and upright form with good branching and density are inherited from its Golden Raindrops parent. Growth is outstanding, and it displays excellent resistance to common crabapple diseases.
Where to put it:
Great for privacy and accent, Royal Raindrops® Crabapple is extremely versatile in the landscape. 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. Royal Raindrops® Crabapple adds a native look to the landscape, and looks great in odd numbered clusters. This tree should be kept at least 10ft away from buildings.
What it needs:
Royal Raindrops® Crabapple is an extremely tolerant tree which can grow in nearly any conditions.
Specs
Botanical Name | Malus 'JFS-KW5' PP 14375 |
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Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Tree Type | Ornamental & Flowering |
Size Range | Small Tree (15-25 feet) |
Mature Height | 20' |
Mature Spread | 15' |
Shape | Upright Spreading/Arching |
Foliage Color | Purple |
Fall Color | Orange |
Flower Color | Pink |
Decorative Fruit | Red |
Landscape Uses | Ornamental/Flowering |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Plant Tolerance | Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Adaptable, Bright Pinkish-Red Flowers, Red Fruits, Purple Color Foliage |