Flowering Crabapple, Purple Spire

Malus x astringens ‘Jefspire’

Priced by size: $109.99-$319.99

Size (HxW): 12-15’ x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, columnar

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Dark green-purple foliage all season

Unique narrow form makes for a great feature tree or privacy row

Sparse rosy pink flowers followed by showy purple fruit in early-mid fall

Blooms in late May – early June

Medium growth rate (12-14”/yr)

1” fruit can be used for jam or jelly & attracts birds

Fruit drops in October

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

Life expectancy: 30-40 years

Row spacing: minimum 4-6’ apart

Root space: plant at least 5’ from foundations

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): 12-15’ x 5-6’

Growth Habit: Upright, columnar

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Dark green-purple foliage all season
Unique narrow form makes for a great feature tree or privacy row
Sparse rosy pink flowers followed by showy purple fruit in early-mid fall
Blooms in late May – early June
Medium growth rate (12-14”/yr)
1” fruit can be used for jam or jelly & attracts birds
Fruit drops in October
Can be used as a pollinator for any fruiting apple trees; plant within 200’ for best results
Life expectancy: 30-40 years
Row spacing: minimum 4-6’ apart
Root space: plant at least 5’ from foundations