Golden RaindropsĀ® Crabapple
Quick Overview
Golden Raindrops Crabapple has fine textured, deeply cut foliage which give this crabapple a delicate appearance. The form is elegant, with slender limbs spreading horizontally from upright branches. The abundant golden yellow fruit is small, but really makes an impact. This tree features white flowers and excellent resistance to disease.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Golden Raindrops Crabapple has fine textured, deeply cut foliage which give this crabapple a delicate appearance. The form is elegant, with slender limbs spreading horizontally from upright branches. The abundant golden yellow fruit is small, but really makes an impact. This tree features white flowers and excellent resistance to disease.
Where to put it:
Great for privacy and accent, the Flowering 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. 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:
Flowering Crabapple is an extremely tolerant tree which can grow in nearly any conditions.
Specs
Botanical Name | Malus āSchmidtcutleafā |
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Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Tree Type | Ornamental & Flowering |
Size Range | Small Tree (15-25 feet) |
Mature Height | 20' |
Mature Spread | 15' |
Shape | Upright Vase |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Fall Color | Yellow/Gold |
Flower Color | White |
Decorative Fruit | Golden Yellow |
Landscape Uses | Under Utility Wires, Ornamental/Flowering |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Great Spring Flowers, Beautiful Foliage, Dense, Yellow Fruits |