Flowering Crabapple, Gladiator

Malus ‘DurLeo’

Priced by size: $99.99-$299.99

Size (HxW): 20’ x 12’

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 Size: ~½”

Fruit is edible, but extremely tart & often left to attracts birds

Can be used as a pollinator for any fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ for best results

Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/yr

Individual Spacing: minimum of 14’ apart

Row Spacing: minimum of 8’ apart

Root Spacing: plant at least 6-8’ from buildings

Life Expectancy: 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): 20’ x 12’

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 Size: ~½”
Fruit is edible, but extremely tart & often left to attracts birds
Can be used as a pollinator for any fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ for best results
Medium Growth Rate: 12-14”/yr
Individual Spacing: minimum of 14’ apart
Row Spacing: minimum of 8’ apart
Root Spacing: plant at least 6-8’ from buildings
Life Expectancy: 50 years
Good resistance to Apple Leaf Scab