Malus 'Purple Prince'

Also Known As

Purple Prince Crabapple
Purple Prince Flowering Crabapple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

4a-8b

Malus 'Purple Prince' plant details

Malus 'Purple Prince' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with bronze and purple foliage. In spring red flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malus 'Purple Prince'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and purple
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, small tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malus 'Purple Prince'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
Soil needs: clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If the deep purple foliage of this compactly rounded 20' tree doesn?t catch your eye in spring its rose-red flowers will; foliage will turn bronzy-green in summer followed by 1/2" maroon fruit. S/M