Botanical profile

Crabapple 'Sir Lancelot'

Latin name
Crabapple 'Sir Lancelot'
Common name
Dwarf apple 'Sir Lancelot'
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Malus 'Sir Lancelot' is a dwarf ornamental apple tree with a compact, rounded habit, ideal for small spaces, container planting, or border edging. It offers abundant spring flowering with white blossoms, followed by highly decorative golden-yellow fruit that persists late into winter. Its dark green foliage, turning light yellow in autumn, extends its visual appeal across three seasons. Very hardy, easy to cultivate, and disease-resistant, 'Sir Lancelot' prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil. Thanks to its naturally regular shape, it requires little maintenance. This cultivar stands out for its luminous blooms, persistent fruit, and compact silhouette, perfect for adding a strong ornamental accent to a confined space.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Small, decorative, very persistent golden-yellow fruits
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded compact
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8–10 ft (2.5–3 m)
Width
8–10 ft (2.5–3 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Crab apple tree
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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