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Rosaceae
Trees and shrubs
Ornamental crabapple 'Purple Spire'
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Rosaceae
Malus 'Purple Spire' is a columnar ornamental apple tree with dark purple foliage, prized for its narrow, upright form, ideal for confined spaces, decorative hedges, or architectural plantings. In spring, it is covered in dark pink flowers with purple highlights, contrasting vividly with its dense foliage. In autumn, it produces small, persistent dark red fruits that provide winter interest and nourish local wildlife. Its foliage, very decorative throughout the season, turns coppery red in autumn, enhancing its landscape presence. Very hardy, disease-resistant, and low-maintenance, 'Purple Spire' prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil. This cultivar structures space with elegance and sobriety, while offering vibrant blossoms, sustained foliage, and persistent fruit in a compact format.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring, mature compost, or balanced fertilizer
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorDark purple ? copper red
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingPersistent, very decorative dark red berries
Maximum height16–20 ft (5–6 m)
Maximum width6.5–8 ft (2–2.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
