Royalty Crabapple
Planted 2016
This variety of crabapple is known for its glossy purple foliage, matching purple flowers and dark red-purple fruit. It is a good replacement for purple leaf plums in harsher growing conditions.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-20 ft. | 15 ft. | 4-7 | Medium | Low |
Leaf
Purple/green, alternate, elliptical, pinnate, crenate,
deciduous, 2-4”.
Fruit
Dark red-purple, 5/8” diameter, sparse.
Flower
Single, crimson, almost purple,
annual, sparsely produced.
Advantages
Drought tolerant, fragrant blossoms, great for small spaces, low maintenance,
tolerates various soils.
Disadvantages
Susceptible to fireblight, messy fruit, suckers.