Malus 'Indian Summer'

Also Known As

Indian Summer Flowering Crabapple

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

4a-8b

Malus 'Indian Summer' plant details

Malus 'Indian Summer' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malus 'Indian Summer'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fall color, fragrant, small tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malus 'Indian Summer'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is an excellent variety with dark-red buds that open to beautiful pale, rose-red flowers becoming ¾" bright-red fruit which persists for a long period (depending on how many hungry birds you have!). Becoming a broad-rounded tree 15-20' tall, the green foliage is tinted purple in spring and turns beautiful shades of crimson orange in the fall. This fine cultivar is also very disease resistant. S/M