Radiant Crabapple
Planted 2008
The Radiant Crabapple has single, pink flowers with red, persistent fruit. It does well in many soil types, is drought tolerant, and cold hardy, so does well in the West, however it is extremely susceptible to scab. Its habit is compact and rounded.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ft. | 20 ft. | 5-7 | Medium | Low |
Leaf
Alternate, simple, serrated, new growth is reddish, mature growth is green.
Fruit
Red, ½” in diameter, persistent.
Flower
Deep red buds open to pink flowers.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, very cold hardy, resistant to fireblight.
Disadvantages
Messy fruit, suckers, extremely susceptible to scab.