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Crabapple - Summer Wonder
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.
Description
The Summer Wonder® Crabapple stands out with its deep burgundy foliage, fragrant pink blossoms, and persistent red fruit, offering year-round beauty and easy maintenance. Unlike most crabapples, this variety retains its rich purple-red leaves throughout summer, making it a show-stopping focal point in any landscape.
Key Features:
- Striking Foliage: Unique purple-red leaves remain vibrant all summer, turning a deep red in fall.
- Showy Spring Blooms: Covered in fragrant pink flowers in mid-spring, attracting bees and butterflies.
- Persistent Red Fruit: Small, bright red crabapples last through winter, providing food for birds.
- Excellent Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to apple scab, fire blight, rust, and powdery mildew, reducing maintenance.
- Compact and Versatile: A well-shaped, medium-sized tree suitable for small gardens, yards, and street plantings.
Mature Size:
- Height: 15–20 feet
- Spread: 12–15 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- Zones: 4–8
Care Instructions:
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (6+ hours daily) for best foliage color, flowering, and fruiting.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but adapts to various conditions.
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
- Pruning: Requires minimal pruning; best pruned in late winter to maintain shape and health.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Naturally resistant to common crabapple diseases, reducing the need for sprays.
Landscape Uses:
- Outstanding specimen tree for gardens and yards
- Perfect for street or sidewalk planting due to its upright growth habit
- Attracts pollinators in spring and provides winter food for birds
- Ideal for adding color contrast with its deep purple-red foliage
With its rare purple summer leaves, vibrant pink flowers, and striking red fruit, the Summer Wonder® Crabapple is an exceptional choice for those seeking a standout ornamental tree with low-maintenance beauty year-round.
More Information: Crabapple Growing Guide
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How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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