Malus Royal Raindrops® (Crabapple)

Crabapple Royal Raindrops®, Crab Apple Royal Raindrops®, Malus transitoria 'JFS-KW5', PP #14,375

One of the best of the newer crabapples, with vibrant pink to red spring flowers followed by showy red-purple fruit. Unique, cut-leaf foliage emerges wine red in color, maturing with burgundy overtones in summer before turning bright orange-red in the fall. A stunning small landscape tree with a broad, rounded form. Deciduous.

Plant Type Trees
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height15' - 25' (ft)
Spread10' - 15' (ft)
Spacing 240" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Small Gardens
Malus Royal Raindrops® (Crabapple) | Crabapple Royal Raindrops®, Crab Apple Royal Raindrops®, Malus transitoria 'JFS-KW5', PP #14,375 || One of the best of the newer crabapples, with vibrant pink to red spring flowers followed by showy red-purple fruit. Unique, cut-leaf foliage emerges wine red in color, maturing with burgundy overtones in summer before turning bright orange-red in the fall. A stunning small landscape tree with a broad, rounded form. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Small Gardens
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Image © Monrovia