Botanical profile

Makamik Crabapple

Latin name
Makamik Crabapple
Common name
'Makamik' Ornamental Crabapple
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Malus 'Makamik' is a hardy and vigorous ornamental apple tree, highly prized for its spectacular spring bloom of dark pink buds opening into pale pink flowers, creating a striking contrast with the purple foliage. It then develops an abundant fruiting of small, glossy red fruits, persisting late into winter and very attractive to birds. Its rounded and dense habit, combined with good disease resistance, makes it an excellent choice for solitary plantings, informal hedges, or ornamental orchards. The foliage turns coppery in autumn, extending its visual appeal. Adapted to well-drained soils and preferring full sun, 'Makamik' combines flowering interest, structural density, and low maintenance to enrich any garden composition.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
In spring, mature compost or balanced fertilizer
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerant
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small, bright, persistent, and decorative red berries
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded spreading
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 m (20 ft)
Width
5 m (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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