Malus 'Jefspire' (Purple Spire Columnar Crabapple)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusMalus
Cultivar'Jefspire'
Registered NamePurple Spire®
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 - 6 m
Spread1.5 -3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA compact, slender crabapple with purple-green foliage, pink flowers and and purple fruit.
ShapeNarrow and upright to columnar.
LandscapeSpecimen, accent or avenue plant.
CultivationGrow in full sun in well drained soils.
PestsGood disease resistance.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionPurple green to a much more intense purple in the autumn.
Flower DescriptionThe five petaled, pink, spring flowers are sparse on the plant.
Fruit DescriptionSparse, small, orbicular, purple fruit in autumn.

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