Crabapple Royal Raindrops®, Crab Apple Royal Raindrops®, Malus transitoria 'JFS-KW5'
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.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A3 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Malus - Crab Apple |
| Common names | Crab Apple |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread |
12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spacing | 240" (6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A3 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Malus - Crab Apple |
| Common names | Crab Apple |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread |
12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spacing | 240" (6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Malus Royal Raindrops® (Crabapple) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Malus Royal Raindrops® (Crabapple) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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