Flowering Crabapple, Dwarf Gladiator

Malus x adstringens ‘DurLeo’

Priced by size: $114.99 – $199.99

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

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

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