Malus Coralburst (Crabapple)
Lovely in bloom and form, Malus ‘Coralburst’ is a compact deciduous tree forming a very dense, symmetrically rounded head with tiny lush green leaves. Opening from coral-pink buds, masses of fragrant, semi-double, pink blossoms appear in mid-spring.
Lovely in bloom and form, Malus 'Coralburst' is a compact deciduous tree forming a very dense, symmetrically rounded head with tiny lush green leaves. Opening from coral-pink buds, masses of fragrant, semi-double, pink blossoms appear in mid-spring. They are followed by abundant, bronze fruits, 1/2 in. (1.2 cm), that persist on the tree into late fall and are attractive to birds. The small stature of this elegant crabapple makes it a perfect ornamental choice for the garden, including small gardens. Extremely hardy and disease free-especially to apple scab.
- Grows up to 8-10 ft. tall (240-300 cm) and 12-15 ft. wide (360-450 cm).
- A full sun lover, this tree is easily grown in moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, in city gardens or cottage gardens.
- Require only minimal pruning in late winter, to remove damaged, diseased, or misplaced growth.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3 – 7 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Malus – Crabapples |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spread | 12' – 15' (3.6m – 4.5m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |