Elevate your landscape with the Royal Raindrops® Flowering Crabapple, widely considered one of the most stunning and disease-resistant ornamental trees available today. With its unique "cutleaf" foliage, vibrant spring blooms, and sparkling fruit, this tree provides four seasons of high-impact beauty.
Key Features & Benefits
Spectacular Spring Blooms: In early spring, the tree is smothered in masses of vibrant, bright magenta-pink flowers that create a breathtaking focal point.
Unique Deep Purple Foliage: Unlike many other crabapples, Royal Raindrops features deeply lobed, "oak-like" leaves. This delicate texture is paired with a rich, glossy purple colour that holds its intensity even through the heat of summer.
Multi-Season Interest: In the fall, the purple leaves transform into a fiery display of orange and bronze. As winter approaches, tiny, persistent maraschino-red fruits appear, providing a "sparkle" against the snow and attracting songbirds.
Superior Disease Resistance: This cultivar is exceptionally resistant to common crabapple issues like apple scab, fire blight, and rust, ensuring your tree stays healthy and beautiful without heavy chemical maintenance.
Upright, Spreading Habit: With a mature size of approximately 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, its elegant, upright-spreading form is perfect for use as a lawn specimen, street tree, or accent in a large border.