Royal Raindrops™ Crabapple 'KFS-JW5'
Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-8
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Height: 15-20 feet
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Spread: 12-16 feet
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Bloom Time: April to May
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Bloom: magenta pink; tiny red crabapples mature in late
summer
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Light: full sun
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Soil: best in well-drained acidic loams
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Moisture: medium; some drought tolerance
once established
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Use: specimen or accent in small
groups
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Care: best pruned in late winter
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Concerns: disease resistant
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Native to: open pollinated seedling of Malus
transitoria 'Schmidtcutleaf'
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Notes: deeply lobed purple foliage which
retains color throughout fall; excellent orange-red fall color; crabapples
persist into early winter and are an excellent food source for birds
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G275
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