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Velvet Pillar Crabapple - Malus 'Velvet Pillar'

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Malus 'Velvet Pillar'

Velvet Pillar Crabapple

Flower buds that emerge red and open to rosy pink flowers are followed by unusual purple foliage that has a velvety look when it unfurls. Velvet Pillar is notable for its tightly upright form an dense branching habit, and is useful for confined planting spaces.

  • »  Profusion of showy pink flowers in spring & crimson fruit in fall, upright habit of growth
  • »  Purple foliage and needs full sun and well-drained soil
  • »  Pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall

Incredible accent for the smaller home landscape

Height
20 ft
Spread
12 ft
Zone
4-9
Color
Pink
Categories
Ornamental Trees
Tags
Attracts Humming-birdsAttracts SongbirdsCut Flower/FoliageLow MaintenanceStaff FavoriteFull Sun