Apples: Malus 'Pink Spires'
Botanical name: Malus 'Pink Spires'
Common name: Crabapple Tree, 'Pink Spires'
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at a glance
Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Zones: | 4a thru 7b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
deciduous
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Attributes: |
winter interest, fall interest, bird attracting, bee attracting |
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description for "Apples: Malus 'Pink Spires'"
'Pink Spires' is true to it's name. With an upright growth habit, the tree reaches a mature height of 20-25 feet. In spring it's covered in dark lavender buds that open to lavender blooms. Emerging leaves are slightly purple tinged. Fruit is small and persistant into winter. Robins, finches, sparrows and chickdees love it. 'Pink Spires' is disease resistant. Zones 4-7. Edited by M.Tate.