Raspberry Spear Crabapple
Planted 2018
This crabapple is columnar with magenta flowers and dark purple foliage that bronzes in later summer. The fruit is persistent throughout the winter, ½” in size, and purple-red which eventually ripens into a bright red. It has very good resistance to scab and fireblight.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft. | 8 ft. | 4-7 | Medium | Low |
Leaf
Alternate, serrate, elliptical, purple foliage that bronzes in
late summer.
Fruit
Purple-red, ripe fruit is bright red, ½” in diameter.
Flower
Magenta.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, resistant to scab and
fireblight.
Disadvantages
Dry fruit drop in late winter.