Malus Louisa (Crabapple)
A very fine Crabapple, Malus ‘Louisa’ is a dense deciduous tree of rounded form with gracefully weeping branches over a long season of interest. Opening from red buds, masses of fragrant, soft pink, single flowers appear in mid-spring, just as the foliage is unfolding. Draped in clusters along the cascading branches, they provide a dramatic display.
A very fine Crabapple, Malus 'Louisa' is a dense deciduous tree of rounded form with gracefully weeping branches over a long season of interest. Opening from red buds, masses of fragrant, soft pink, single flowers appear in mid-spring, just as the foliage is unfolding. Draped in clusters along the cascading branches, they provide a dramatic display. The flowers are followed by abundant glossy, golden-yellow fruits, 1/2 in. (1.2 cm), adorned with a rose blush, that persist well into winter. The foliage of pointy deep green leaves turns delicate shades of yellow-orange in the fall, before shedding to the ground. An excellent, elegant weeper with good disease resistance. A beautiful ornamental tree for small gardens.
- Grows up to 12-15 ft. tall and 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 | 4 – 8 |
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Heat Zones | 2 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Malus – Crabapples |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 12' – 15' (3.6m – 4.5m) |
Spread | 12' – 15' (3.6m – 4.5m) |
Spacing | 240″ (600cm) |
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 |