Sparkling Sprite Crabapple

Malus 'JFS-KW207'
Planted 2016

This crabapple is recognized for its high quality summer foliage and tightly round growing habit. This variety is a dwarf, reaching 10-12' tall and wide at maturity. It has white flowers in the spring and its foliage is bright green throughout the summer. It has excellent disease resistance.

Sparkling Sprite Crabapple
 
Close up of Sparkling Sprite Crabapple leaf
 
Close up of Sparkling Sprite crabapple berry









Sparkling Sprite Crabapple bark




Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
10-12 ft. 10-12 ft. 4-7 Slow Low

Leaf

Alternate, simple, serrate. Bright green in color.

Fruit

Bright orange fruit present in the fall, 3/8" wide, persistent.

Flower

Red buds blooming into white flowers.

Advantages

Adapts to different soil types, drought tolerant, disease resistant. 

Disadvantages

May sucker heavily.