Indian Magic Crabapple

Malus 'Indian Magic'

Planted 2012

The Indian Magic Crabapple is best known for its beautiful, persistent red fruit. It has dark pink to red flowers. Its foliage is bronze in the Spring and becomes green in the Summer, and has an evenly rounded habit. It is moderately to highly susceptible to scab.

Indian Magic Crabapple tree
 
Close up of leaf on Indian Magic Crabapple
 
Close up of Indian Magic Crabapple bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
15-20 ft. 15-20 ft. 4-7 Medium Low

Leaf

Alternate, simple, serrate, bronze foliage that turns green in the Summer.

Fruit

Red, ovoid shape, ½” diameter, colors early, persistent.

Flower

Red buds open to red/deep pink, single.

Advantages

Adapts to many different soil types, drought tolerant, beautiful fruit.

Disadvantages

Messy fruit, moderately to highly susceptible to scab.