Malus 'Centzam'

Centurion® Crabapple

Malus ‘Centzam’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree, commonly sold as Centurion®, valued for its upright-to-oval habit, rosy red to rose-pink spring flowers, glossy red fruit that persists into fall and often winter, and foliage that emerges reddish before maturing green to bronze-green with orange-red fall color. It is widely grown for its strong ornamental display and generally good disease resistance, though some references note occasional apple scab susceptibility.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 15–20' W x 20–25' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Upright when young, becoming oval to broadly rounded with age
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained loam or average garden soil; moderate water during establishment, then moderate moisture; avoid poorly drained sites
Bloom Time / Length: Early to mid-spring; showy bloom followed by persistent fruit
Wildlife: Flowers support pollinators, and the persistent fruit can provide food and seasonal interest for birds.

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, lawn tree, street tree, or accent in residential and public landscapes. Its rose-red flowers, glossy red fruit, and dependable fall color make it a strong four-season crabapple, and it is often chosen for better disease resistance than older crabapple selections.

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 flowering and fruiting occur in sunny sites.

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20-25'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Spring, Mid Spring

Flower color

Pink, Rose

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

White

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Clay, Loamy well-drained

Shape

Broad Upright, Oval, Wide Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No