Malus 'Purple Prince'

Purple Prince Crabapple

Malus ‘Purple Prince’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with rosy-red spring flowers, purple-tinted new foliage that matures bronze-green, maroon fruit that persists into winter, and yellow to golden fall color. It is often compared with ‘Prairiefire,’ but is commonly noted as more symmetrical and strongly disease resistant.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 18–20' W x 18–20' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Rounded, upward-spreading to broadly oval
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Rich, moist, well-drained soil; moderate water
Bloom Time / Length: Spring, early to mid-spring
Wildlife: Pollinators, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, lawn tree, or accent tree where strong flower color, dark emerging foliage, and persistent fruit are wanted. It offers four-season interest and is especially useful for gardeners wanting a crabapple with colored foliage and dependable disease resistance.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then during dry spells as needed. Prune mainly to maintain structure and remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

18-20'

Width

18-20'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Spring, Mid Spring

Flower color

Hot Pink, Red

Leaf color

SeaGreen

Fruit color

Purple

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation, Specimen

Shape

Broad, Oval, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No