Botanical profile

Malus 'Dreamweaver'

Latin name
Malus Dreamweaver
Common name
'Dreamweaver' Weeping Crabapple
Type
TREE
Family
Rosaceae

Malus 'Dreamweaver' is a unique weeping ornamental crabapple, remarkable for its gracefully drooping silhouette and intense pink spring blossoms, followed by small, decorative dark red fruits that persist until winter. Its natural weeping habit, rare among ornamental crabapples, creates a strong architectural effect, ideal as a standalone centerpiece in residential or commercial landscapes. The purplish foliage in spring turns dark green, then takes on orange to red hues in autumn, enhancing its four-season ornamental appeal. Very hardy and easy to maintain, it thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and tolerates Quebec's harsh winters. 'Dreamweaver' combines weeping elegance, abundant flowering, and winter interest, making it a distinctive and durable choice for any northern garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, depending on precipitation
Fertilization
Spring, rich in phosphorus and potassium
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Intense pink
Fruiting
Persistent, very decorative dark red berries
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Weeper
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8–10 ft (2.5–3 m)
Width
6.5–10 ft (2–3 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Crabapple
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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