Botanical profile

Madonna crabapple

Latin name
Madonna crabapple
Common name
Ornamental apple 'Madonna'
Type
Fruit tree
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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
In spring, well-decomposed compost or balanced fertilizer
Soil type
Well-drained, rich
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small, bright yellow, persistent, very decorative fruits
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
16–20 ft (5–6 m)
Width
4–5 m (13–16 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Crabapple
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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