Malus Royal Raindrops® (Crabapple)

One of the prettiest purple-leafed crabapples, Malus Royal Raindrops® is an upright, spreading deciduous tree of broadly rounded habit with a long season of interest. Masses of fragrant, magenta-pink single appear in mid-spring. Draped in clusters along the branches, they stand out against the reddish-purple, cut-leaf foliage. The eye-popping blossoms are followed by abundant sparkling red fruit, 1/4 in. (0.5 cm), in late summer that persists into early winter and is prized by birds. Emerging glossy deep purple in spring, the uniquely shaped, deeply lobed leaves maintain their rich color through the heat of summer and turn attractive shades of bronze, orange, and purple in the fall. Noted for its excellent disease resistance, heat, and drought tolerance, this easy-care flowering crabapple provides an all-season appeal and is regarded as one of the best new cultivars.

• Grows up to 15-20 ft. tall (4-6 m) and 12-15 ft. wide (3-5 m).
• A full sun lover, this tree is easily grown in moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
• Perfect as a specimen plant in city gardens or cottage gardens.
• Require only minimal pruning in late winter to remove damaged, diseased, or misplaced growth.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.