Botanical profile

'Royalty' penalty

Latin name
Malus Royalty
Common name
Ornamental apple 'Royalty'
Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae

Malus 'Royalty' is an ornamental crabapple with intense purple foliage, highly valued for its spring bloom of deep reddish-purple flowers, which beautifully contrast with the colorful leaves. It then develops small, decorative, persistent dark red fruits that add lasting aesthetic value until winter. Its rounded to slightly spreading habit, moderate resistance to scab, and striking visual impact make it an excellent choice for solitary plantings, ornamental beds, or colorful alignments. The dark purple foliage remains remarkable throughout the season and turns coppery in autumn. It prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. 'Royalty' captivates with its dense silhouette, rich foliage, vibrant bloom, and winter fruiting, perfect for creating strong contrasts in the garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, depending on precipitation
Fertilization
Spring, with compost or balanced fertilizer
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerant
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Purple red
Fruiting
Small, dark red, ornamental, persistent berries
Foliage color
Dark purple → copper
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded to spreading
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.5–5.5 m (15–18 ft)
Width
4–5 m (13–16 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Ornamental
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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