Malus Profusion
Crab Apple Tree
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Common Name: Crab Apple Tree
Latin Name: Malus x moerlandsii 'Profusion'
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: May to June/ Dark purple-pink
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height and spread in 20 years: 5m/4m
Special features: Cherry-like, reddish-purple fruit
Dusky, dark, purple-pink flowers in late spring, followed by cherry-like, reddish-purple fruit, and bronze-purple leaves maturing to dark green with crimson veins. This vigorous, spreading purple leaved crab apple is best in full sun. Pollution tolerant it makes an excellent ornamental tree for a sunny, urban site.