Royal raindrop crabapple full#

Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Require only minimal pruning in late winter, to remove damaged, diseased or misplaced growth.

Perfect as specimen plant, in city gardens or cottage gardens.

Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Royal raindrop crabapple full#

A full sun lover, this tree is easily grown in moderately fertile, well-drained soils.In the spring, the fuchsia-pink flowers bloom against purple spiky leaves. 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. In fact, the Royal Raindrops Crabapple is known for its easy all-season elegance. 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. Prune Royal Raindrops flowering crabapple after flowering in spring if needed to remove dead or damaged wood or branches that rub or. Keep lawn grass away from the base of the tree the grass will compete with the tree for water and nutrients. (0.5 cm), in late summer that persist into early winter and are prized by birds. Spread a 2-inch (5 cm.) layer of mulch around the tree to keep the soil moist and reduce evaporation. The eye-popping blossoms are followed by abundant sparkling red fruits, 1/4 in. Draped in clusters along the branches, they stand out against the reddish-purple, cutleaf foliage. Masses of fragrant, magenta-pink single appear in mid spring. 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.