Malus 'Gorgeous'
Gorgeous Crabapple
Description
Malus 'Gorgeous' is a deciduous tree. Produces masses of single, semidouble, or double flowers with a musky sweet scent appear in spring, usually before the foliage unfurls. Tiny red, orange, or yellow apples ripen form midsummer into autumn.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow
Fruit Season
Spring
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.