Profusion Crabapple. Here's everything you need to know:
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Description: The Profusion Crabapple, also known as Malus 'Profusion', is a small deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters) and spreads about 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters) wide. It has a rounded shape with dense foliage.
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Flowers: One of the standout features of the Profusion Crabapple is its abundant and vibrant flowers. In spring, it produces deep pink to red blossoms that cover the tree, creating a stunning display. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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Fruit: After the flowers fade, small red fruits start to develop. These fruits are about 1/2 inch in diameter and persist on the tree into winter, providing visual interest and food for birds.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
M.× purpurea 'Lemoinei' x M. toringo |
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Height: |
15' - 30' |
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Spread: |
20’ - 35' |
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Spacing: |
25' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Regular water in first year, planted in well draining soil, fertilize yearly. Watch for scab, fire blight, rusts, leaf spot and powdery mildew. Potential pests include tent caterpillars, aphids, Japanese beetles, borers and scale. Spider mites may occur.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Shade Tree, Edible Garden, and Container.
COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed
IMAGE: Famartin, 2014-05-02 15 15 13 Crabapple blossoms in Elko, Nevada, CC BY-SA 3.0
