Malus Guinevere (Crabapple)
A lovely dwarf crabapple providing year-round presence, Malus ‘Guinevere’ is a small deciduous tree of rounded form that is perfect for gardens with limited space. Opening from deep carmine buds, masses of fragrant white blossoms tinted mauve appear in mid-spring, before the leaves. Both colors show at the same time, creating a pretty two-tone effect.
A lovely dwarf crabapple providing year-round presence, Malus 'Guinevere' is a small deciduous tree of rounded form that is perfect for gardens with limited space. Opening from deep carmine buds, masses of fragrant white blossoms tinted mauve appear in mid-spring, before the leaves. Both colors show at the same time, creating a pretty two-tone effect. The flowers are followed by brilliant red fruits that persist for months. Emerging dark green in spring, the lustrous leaves are blushed with burgundy and turn glorious orange shades in the fall. The small stature of this elegant crabapple makes it a perfect ornamental choice for small gardens.
- Grows up to 8-10 ft. tall and wide (240-300 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 | 4 – 8 |
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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 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Malus – Crabapples |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spread | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120″ (300cm) |
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 |