Trees and shrubs

Ornamental apple 'Madonna'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Rosaceae

Malus 'Madonna' is a remarkable ornamental apple tree known for its dazzling white spring blossoms, followed by highly decorative, persistent yellow fruits that brighten the landscape until winter. Its rounded, well-branched habit, combined with dense dark green foliage, makes it an excellent choice for solitary plantings, decorative alignments, or structured informal hedges. Very hardy and disease-resistant, this cultivar easily adapts to well-drained soils and thrives in sunny exposures. Its foliage turns golden yellow in autumn, completing its seasonal appeal. 'Madonna' stands out for its balanced shape, abundant flowering, and luminous fruiting, making it a reliable, decorative, and low-maintenance ornamental apple tree for gardens.

Madonna crabapple

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization In spring, well-decomposed compost or balanced fertilizer

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall, bright yellow, persistent, very decorative fruits
Maximum height16–20 ft (5–6 m)
Maximum width4–5 m (13–16 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

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Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

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Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

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