Malus 'Perfect Purple'

'Perfect Purple' Crabapple

Malus ‘Perfect Purple’ is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree with deep purple foliage, bright pink to rose-pink spring flowers, small red to purple fruit, and red fall color. It is valued for keeping its dark foliage color through much of the season and for its rounded to upright-oval habit, making it a strong ornamental choice for color contrast in the landscape.  

Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Mature Size: 15–20' W x 20–25' H  
USDA Zones: 4a–7b  
Form: Upright-oval to rounded  
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil; moderate water; somewhat drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Mid-spring
Wildlife: Pollinators, birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen tree, accent tree, or small lawn tree where its foliage color can stand out through the growing season. It is also useful in urban landscapes and narrower spaces, with persistent fruit adding fall and winter interest.

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 or crossing branches.

Trademark / Patent: I found no reliable evidence that Perfect Purple is currently a trademarked marketing name or a patented cultivar in the sources I checked. It is generally listed simply as Malus ‘Perfect Purple’. 

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20-25'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

Rose

Leaf color

Purple

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant

Shape

Oval/Rounded, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No