Centurion Crabapple
Planted 2011
Centurion crabapple has upright branches, creating an upright, oval habit when young, but spreads as it matures. It has purple-bronze leaves in the Spring that shift to green in the Summer. Its flowers are rose red that produce cherry red persistent fruit that attract birds throughout the winter.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft. | 15-18 ft. | 4-7 | Slow | Low |
Leaf
Alternate, simple, serrate, purple-bronze in the Spring, green in the Summer.
Fruit
Deep red, ½” wide.
Flower
Single, red.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, highly resistant to diseases.
Disadvantages
Dry fruit drop in late winter.