Adams Crabapple
Planted 2011
This crabapple has deep carmine red buds that open into a faded pink single flower. The foliage on this tree is green with a reddish tinge at maturity. Its fruit is a dark glossy red that get to be 5/8” thick. Its habit is rounded and dense. It is very resistant to diseases.
Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 ft. | 20 ft. | 4-7 | Medium | Low |
Leaf
Alternate, simple, serrate, reddish foliage in youth, tinge of purple when mature (reddish green).
Fruit
Dark glossy red/carmine, 5/8”.
Flower
Single, carmine buds that fade into pink flowers.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, very disease resistant.
Disadvantages
Messy fruit.