Malus  'JFS-KW5' Royal Raindrops™
 
This tree is planted in a 400mm pot and is approx 2.8m tall
 
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.
 
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