Very hardy. Upright, rounded canopy. Darkest purple leaves of all flowering crabs. Red-purple blooms in spring followed by small, dark red ornamental fruit which persist into winter. Foliage turns orange in fall.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded
Mature Height: 5 – 6m (16 – 20ft.)
Mature Spread: 5 – 6m (16 – 20ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Red-purple
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Darkest purple, turning orange in the fall.
Fruit: Dark red ornamental fruit in fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune for shape and structure after flowering.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers average to moist conditions, and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.