‘Royal Gem’ Crabapple
Size
5-8′ Tall and Wide
Light Requirements
Full sun
Soil and Moisture Requirements
Moist, well drained soil. Adaptable to most soil types
Growth Rate
Slow (less than 1’/year)
Season of Interest
Spring, fall, winter
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Fruit
Dark red pomes about 1/2″ in diameter
Fall Color
Yellow
Uses
The ‘Royal Gem’ is a very small variety of crabapple. It has dark pink flowers in spring and dark red fruit starting in fall and persisting through winter. This small variety would look stunning in a small garden bed near your deck or patio. ‘Royal Gem’ has a dense rounded form that would look great as an entry way planting. Add a ‘Royal Gem’ to your perennial or shrub bed to add some height and winter interest to your landscape.