Very hardy. Upright, rounded canopy. Darkest purple leaves of all flowering crabs. Red-purple blooms in spring followed by small, dark red ornamental fruit which persist into winter. Foliage turns orange in fall.
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded
Mature Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20ft.)
Mature Spread: 5 - 6m (16 - 20ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Darkest purple, turning orange in the fall.
Fruit: Dark red ornamental fruit in fall.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Flowering TreeGrowth Habit: Upright, Rounded
Mature Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20ft.)
Mature Spread: 5 - 6m (16 - 20ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Red-purpleFlowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Darkest purple, turning orange in the fall.
Fruit: Dark red ornamental fruit in fall.
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune for shape and structure after flowering.Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
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