Crabapple, 5 gal, Flowering, Gladiator

Masses of pink spring blooms mature to small, red-purple ornamental fruits which highlight deep bronze-purple foliage. Excellent for small yards and under utility lines. Good scab resistance.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Columnar
Mature Height: 5 – 6m (16 – 20ft.)
Mature Spread: 3m (10ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Rosy-pink
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Deep bronze-purple.
Fruit: Red-purple ornamental fruit in fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune for shape and structure after flowering.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers average to moist conditions, and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.