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Flowering Crabapple, Dwarf Gladiator

Malus x adstringens ‘DurLeo’

Priced by size: $114.99 – $199.99

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Size (HxW): 12’ x 8’

Growth Habit: Upright, oval

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

 

 

  • Vibrant rosy-pink flowers followed by small deep red fruit that drop in October
  • Glossy burgundy-purple foliage turns brick red in fall
  • A great feature tree for in the yard or privacy row
  • Blooms in late May – early June
  • Flowers are highly fragrant
  • Fruit is edible, but extremely tart & attracts birds
  • Can be used as a pollinator for any fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ for best results
  • Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/year
  • Row spacing: minimum 6-8’ apart
  • Root space: plant at least 6-8’ from foundations
  • Life expectancy: 30-50-years
  • Good resistance to Apple Leaf Scab

  • Humming Bird

    Attracts H.Birds

  • Butterfly

    Attracts Pollinators

  • Birds

    Attracts Birds

  • Bloomer

    Big Bloomer

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • wind

    Wind Tolerant

  • soil

    Soil Tolerant

  • cold

    Cold Tolerant

  • drought

    Drought Tolerant

Plant Care:

● Prune right after blooming to encourage next seasons flowers and discourage this seasons fruit ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Tolerates heavy clay & sandy soils ● Good resistance to fire blight; avoid mid summer pruning ● Occasionally susceptible to tent caterpillars: hatch from eggs on upper branches & form silky web nests; treat with insecticide or remove by hand

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Description

Size (HxW): 12’ x 8’

Growth Habit: Upright, oval

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

 

 

  • Vibrant rosy-pink flowers followed by small deep red fruit that drop in October
  • Glossy burgundy-purple foliage turns brick red in fall
  • A great feature tree for in the yard or privacy row
  • Blooms in late May – early June
  • Flowers are highly fragrant
  • Fruit is edible, but extremely tart & attracts birds
  • Can be used as a pollinator for any fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ for best results
  • Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/year
  • Row spacing: minimum 6-8’ apart
  • Root space: plant at least 6-8’ from foundations
  • Life expectancy: 30-50-years
  • Good resistance to Apple Leaf Scab

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm

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