Gladiator Crabapple

Malus x adstringens 'Durelo'

Planted 2023

The Gladiator crabapple gives an amazing show of bright pink flowers every spring, quickly followed by a rush of small purple-red fruit. It keeps its purple-bronze leaves through the season. With its columnar growing habit and shorter height, it makes an excellent tree for smaller areas.

Gladiator Crabapple
 
Gladiator Crabapple leaf
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
20 ft. 9 ft. 2-8 Medium Medium

Leaf

Glossy, purple-bronze leaves that stay their strong color through the growing season. No fall color.

Fruit

Small and abundant, purple-reddish color.

Flower

Single blossom, bright pink.

Advantages

A good choice for smaller areas, makes a good privacy or screening tree. Cold and drought tolerant. Higher disease resistance.

Disadvantages

Fruits can be messy, no significant fall color.