Malus 'Coralburst'

Coralburst® Crabapple

Malus ‘Coralburst’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree valued for its compact, dense, rounded habit, ruby-red flower buds, and double to semi-double light pink spring flowers. It is a slow-growing selection that stays smaller than many crabapples, making it especially useful in tighter residential spaces. Small reddish-orange to bronze-yellow fruit follows the bloom and can persist for a time into fall.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 10–15' W x 10' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Dense, rounded, compact, slow-growing
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained average garden soil; moderate water during establishment, then moderate moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid-spring; heavy bloom of pink flowers from red buds
Wildlife: Flowers support pollinators, and the small fruit may provide some interest for birds.

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, patio tree, courtyard accent, or for smaller planting beds where a compact crabapple is needed. Its tidy habit and showy pink bloom make it a strong ornamental choice, and it is often recommended where a slower-growing, rounded crabapple is preferred over larger cultivars.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then during dry spells as needed. Pruning is usually minimal because of its naturally dense, rounded form.

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

10'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring, Spring

Flower color

Pink, Rose

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Red

Soil

Average, Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Corner Accent, Specimen

Shape

Dense, Globe Shaped, Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No