Malus 'Cardinal'

Also Known As

Cardinal Flowering Crabapple

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 10'-16'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Malus 'Cardinal' plant details

Malus 'Cardinal' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with purple and red foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malus 'Cardinal'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple and red
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 10 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malus 'Cardinal'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark, glossy red-purple spring leaves (green in sumr) clothe this lovely, broadly spreading (to 15'h x 22'w) disease-resist.tree accompanied, in spring, by a beauteous display of bright-purple-red flowers ;, in fall, by 1/2" deep-red flowers. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Bright pinkish-red flowers with purple-red glossy foliage, deep red 1/2" fruit. Zones 4-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Gardening facts about Malus 'Cardinal' plant

How to Grow Malus 'Cardinal'

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- red
- purple
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- birds
- butterflies
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 10'-15'

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