Malus ioensis ‘Rubra’ has among the best floral displays of all crabapples bearing impressive single red-pink flowers in spring that become more pink as they mature.
Attractive dark green leaves with a copper hue become deep orange to red in autumn. One of our favourites. Also known as Malus ioensis 'Purpurea' (Rubra).
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- Uses: ornamental tree, specimen tree
- Size: 5 metres high x 3 metres wide depending on conditions
- Flowering: red/pink spring blossom; fruit insignificant
- Features: autumn foliage, spring flowers
- Flowering:
- Yes
- Autumn Colour:
- Yellow
- Features:
- Ornamental fruit
- Flower Colour:
- Pink
- Flower Colour:
- Red
- Foliage:
- Deciduous
- Mature Height:
- 4�8 m
- Plant Group:
- Crabapples
- Plant Type:
- Small Ornamental Trees
- Plant Type:
- Flowering Trees and Shrubs
- Shape:
- Spreading
