Malus ‘Rudolph’ I Crab Apple ‘Rudolph’

The Malus 'Rudolph' is a small deciduous tree which is fairly upright when young and becomes more rounded with age. It's best feature is the stunning display of large, single, deep pink flowers which cover the tree in April and May before the leaves emerge. The glossy oval leaves are also very impressive and add colour and interest to this tree; they emerge a bronze red, and over the summer turn shades of bronze, purple and green with the red veins and stems remaining, then in the autumn before they fall they give a final colour change to yellow. Autumn also brings an abundance of small red orange crab apples, valuable food for wildlife as they will remain on the tree well into winter. The Malus 'Rudolph' also benefits from being resistant to pests and diseases and will thrive in all soils although not wet or waterlogged. Tolerant of pollution this is a lovely showy tree giving interest all year round with and is a joy to see in landscapes and urban areas.

Mature Height

5-7m

Tree Features

Large single deep pink flowers
Foliage which starts bronze red turning bronze, red and green and finally yellow
Small orange red fruits with remain on the tree until winter
Reddish brown bark with long fissures as it matures

Growing Conditions

Most soil types, not wet or waterlogged
Sunny/sheltered position protected from wind and exposure

Season of Interest

Spring - large single deep pink flowers
Autumn - red orange crab apples
Winter - Fruit provides valuable food to wildlife

Tree Type

Standard
Multistem

Growing Locations

Gardens, Parklands, City/Towns, Specimen Tree

Evergreen / Deciduous?

Deciduous