Perfect Purple Crabapple
Malus x 'Perfect Purple'
Planted 2023
The 'Perfect Purple' crabapple is a deep and vibrant purple tree that makes a good privacy tree, border planting, or statement piece. It has a strong, upright branching habit that requires little maintenance to maintain.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 ft. | 15-20 ft. | 4-8 | Medium | Medium |
Leaf
Vibrant purple in the summer, turning to a bronze in the fall.
Fruit
Deep red, 1/2" in size.
Flower
Dark pink.
Advantages
Disease resistant, cold hardy after established, and easy to grow and maintain.
Disadvantages
Fruit is not as persistent as other species, can by messy.