Apples: Malus 'Radiant'
Botanical name: Malus 'Radiant'
Common name: Crabapple, Flowering 'Radiant'
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at a glance
Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Zones: | 3a thru 7b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
deciduous
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
bee attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Apples: Malus 'Radiant'"
'Radiant' Flowering Crabapple is deserving of it's name. Red buds give way to beautiful deep pink blooms mid spring. 1/2 inch fruit is red and persists on the tree in the winter. Attracts wildlife. Leaves begin as reddish purple and mature to green. Reaches a height of 15-20 feet. Fairly disease resistant but may be sensitive to Apple Scab. Drought tolerant once established. Hardy to 8000' elevation. Zones 3-7. Edited by M.Tate.