Malus 'Dream Weaver' (Dreamweaver Crabapple)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusMalus
Cultivar'Dream Weaver'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Height3.6 m
Spread1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicUniquely narrow crabapple tree.
ShapeNarrowly upright.
LandscapeUsed commonly as a screen, in mass plantings, in hedging or as an accent tree.
CultivationGrow only in full sun in moist but well-drained soil of any type or acidity. Is highly urban and pollution tolerant.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRigid yet smooth bark.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall pointy 3 - 4 scaled leaf buds. Rosebud-shaped flower buds.
Leaf DescriptionPointy highly ornamental leaves.
Flower DescriptionDelicate 5-petaled crabapple blossoms.
Fruit DescriptionShowy pomes.
Colour DescriptionDark green foliage with coppery undersides that emerges as a rich burgundy in spring. Pale pink blossoms in the spring. Attractive deep red pomes.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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