Malus Royalty

Royalty Crabapple

Malus ‘Royalty’

A small ornamental crabapple tree with deep rosy-red to magenta spring flowers, purple to burgundy foliage, and dark purplish-red fruit that extends seasonal interest after bloom. This cultivar is especially valued for its rich leaf color through the growing season and its rounded, dense habit.

Type: Ornamental tree
Mature Size: 15–20' wide x 15–20' high
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Rounded to broad upright-rounded
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Average, well-drained soil; moderate water once established
Bloom Time / Length: Spring
Wildlife: Bees, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen, lawn tree, or accent in residential landscapes where strong purple foliage color is desired beyond the spring bloom season. The dark flowers and foliage give it bold contrast, and the small persistent fruit adds ornamental value into fall and sometimes winter.

Care: Plant in full sun for best flowering and foliage color. Grow in well-drained soil and prune in late winter as needed to maintain shape, remove crossing branches, and improve air circulation. Like other crabapples, it benefits from good siting to reduce disease pressure

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Purple

Fall color

Purple

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No