Malus 'Velvetcole' Velvet Pillar

Velvet Pillar Crabapple

Malus ‘Velvetcole’ Velvet Pillar is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with a tightly upright, columnar habit, rosy-pink spring flowers opening from red buds, purple to purple-green foliage, and small red fruit in fall. Its narrow form makes it especially useful where a standard crabapple would be too wide.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 6–12' W x 15–25' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Tight upright, columnar to narrow oval
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil; moderate water
Bloom Time / Length: Spring
Wildlife: Pollinators, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for narrow spaces, screening, street-tree use, hedges, and vertical accents between buildings or along drives. The colored foliage and narrow habit set it apart from broader crabapple selections, and the persistent fruit adds fall interest.

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. Best performance comes in open sunny sites.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

15-25'

Width

6-12'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Purple

Fall color

Purple

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Narrow upright, Narrowly Oval

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No