Malus 'JFS-KW5' Royal Raindrops™

The strong branch structure, great form and excellent seasonal qualities of this unusual crab apple coupled with its disease resistance make it a truly wonderful selection for any garden. Valued for its finely textured deep purple foliage and tiny showy red crab apples. All this combined result in a true winner.

Categories: Malus (Crab Apple) Flowering Trees Purple Foliage Trees

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Genus

Malus
Species

transitoria
Variety Type

Ornamental
Variety

Malus (Crab Apple)
Growth Rate

Moderate
Foliage

Deep purple cutleaf foliage are deeply divided into three main lobes. The leaves can maintain their rich colour through the heat of summer. Autumn colour is a medley of bronzy-red and orange tones.
Bark

Greyish-brown, becoming scaly with age.
Climate

Best in full sun
Ornamental Fruit

Tiny red sparkling crab apples appear from late summer through autumn and provide interest.
Tree Habit

Upright, Spreading
Flowers

Produces masses of bright magenta-pink blooms during spring.
Pruning

Strong branch angles and upright growth habit minimise the need for pruning & shaping to develop a balanced canopy.
Height (m)

6
Width (m)

5