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).
- 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
