Malus 'Indian Magic'

Indian Magic Crabapple

Malus ‘Indian Magic’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree valued for dark red buds that open to fragrant rose-pink flowers, glossy red fruit that later turns orange-gold after frost, and dark green foliage that develops strong golden-orange fall color. It has an upright to broad-rounded habit and is widely grown for its long season of ornamental interest.

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 15–20' W x 15–20' H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Upright when young, becoming broad-rounded with age
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil; moderate water during establishment, then moderate moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid-spring; pink single flowers open as foliage emerges
Wildlife: Flowers support pollinators, and the persistent fruit is useful to birds in fall and winter.

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, lawn tree, or accent in residential and city landscapes. Its best traits are the colorful bud-to-flower display, persistent fruit, and bright fall color, making it a strong four-season ornamental crabapple.

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

Mid Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Average, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Globe Shaped

Bark

Platy

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No