Malus Adams

Adams Crabapple

Malus ‘Adams’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with deep pink buds that open to single pink spring flowers, green foliage with reddish tints when emerging, orange-red fall color, and small glossy red fruit that persists into winter. It has a dense, rounded, symmetrical habit and is valued for reliable bloom, fruit display, and generally good disease resistance.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 15–20' W x 15–20' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Dense, rounded
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil; moderate water
Bloom Time / Length: Spring
Wildlife: Pollinators, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, lawn tree, or accent tree where strong pink bloom and persistent fruit are wanted. Its symmetrical shape and dependable performance make it a solid choice for residential and public landscapes. J. Frank Schmidt rates disease resistance as good for scab and mildew and excellent for fire blight and cedar-apple rust.

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

15-20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Fuchsia

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Shape

Dense, Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No