Malus 'Strawberry Parfait'

Strawberry Parfait Crabapple

Malus ‘Strawberry Parfait’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with cherry-red buds that open to soft pink flowers edged a deeper pink, reddish-purple new foliage that matures dark green, and persistent red fruit in fall. It has a rounded to broad-spreading habit and is especially valued for its soft two-tone bloom color and strong disease resistance.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 12–20' W x 12–20' H
USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Form: Rounded, broad-spreading
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 soft pink bloom and persistent fruit are wanted. The reddish new foliage adds another layer of spring interest, and the plant is generally considered one of the better ornamental crabapples for disease resistance and overall landscape performance.

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

12-30'

Width

12-20'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Crimson, Pink

Leaf color

Brown, Green

Fall color

White

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Moist well-drained

Shape

Broad Upright, Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No