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Red Jewel Crabapple

Malus 'Red Jewel'

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Overview

Malus 'Red Jewel', or Red Jewel Crabapple, is a compact ornamental tree prized for its vibrant white spring blossoms and abundant small, bright red fruits, persisting into winter. Ideal for attracting wildlife, it reaches a height and spread of 15-18 feet. Adaptable to varied conditions, it requires full sun for optimal growth. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, this crabapple offers year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — These radiant crabapples persist through winter
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, this crabapple offers year-round interest with minimal maintenanceRed Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — the Red Jewel Crabapple is adorned with strikingRed Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — Adaptable to varied conditions, it requires full sun for optimal growthRed Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — ushering in a visually stunning kickoff to the growing seasonRed Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — each approximately 1/2 inch in diameterRed Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — Ideal for attracting wildlife, it reaches a height and spread of 15-18 feet+1

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — These radiant crabapples persist through winter
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, this crabapple offers year-round interest with minimal maintenance
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — the Red Jewel Crabapple is adorned with striking
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — Adaptable to varied conditions, it requires full sun for optimal growth
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — ushering in a visually stunning kickoff to the growing season
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — each approximately 1/2 inch in diameter
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — Ideal for attracting wildlife, it reaches a height and spread of 15-18 feet
Red Jewel Crabapple (Malus 'Red Jewel') — This floral display is not only a feast for the eyes but also a beacon for pollinators

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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