Botanical profile

Penalty 'Profusion'

Latin name
Penalty 'Profusion'
Common name
Ornamental Apple 'Profusion'
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Malus 'Profusion' is an ornamental apple tree with a spectacular bloom, known for its abundant purple-red flowers in spring, which completely cover its branches in a dense, colourful cloud. Its purple foliage when budding, turning bronze and then coppery in autumn, extends its seasonal appeal. It produces small dark red to purple fruits, persistent and decorative until winter, while attracting numerous birds. Its rounded, slightly spreading habit, good hardiness and relative disease resistance make it an excellent choice for planting in isolation, in beds or in ornamental orchards. Suited to well-drained soils and preferring full sun exposure, 'Profusion' stands out for its dense flowering, balanced structure and colourful foliage, perfect for visually enriching any type of garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Spring-like, balanced, rich in phosphorus
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small, persistent, dark purple, very decorative berries
Foliage color
Purple red
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded spreading
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
16–20 ft (5–6 m)
Width
16–20 ft (5–6 m)
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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