Crab Apple - Raspberry Spear - 400mm pot

🌸✨ Malus ‘Raspberry Spear’ – Crab Apple ‘Raspberry Spear’ ✨🌸
 
The Crab Apple ‘Raspberry Spear’ is a stunning new ornamental crab apple with a slim, columnar habit, vibrant pink-red blossoms, and rich burgundy foliage. Compact yet dramatic, it’s perfect for smaller spaces, avenues, or vertical accents. 💗🌿🌳
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 1.2m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Naturally upright, narrow form — ideal for tight or formal spaces
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun ☀️
✔️ Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
✔️ Frost hardy ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Spring: smothered in raspberry-pink blossoms 🌸💖
✔️ Summer: deep burgundy foliage holds colour beautifully 🌿🍷
✔️ Autumn: foliage glows with fiery tones before falling 🍂✨
✔️ Winter: slim, upright structure adds elegance
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, columnar form with tight branching
✔️ Grows approx. 5–6m tall × 2–3m wide
✔️ Naturally neat, requiring minimal pruning
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ One of the best narrow crab apples for smaller gardens 🌟
✔️ Vibrant flowers and foliage create year-round colour
✔️ Attracts bees, birds, and pollinators 🐝🐦
✔️ Hardy and low-maintenance in cool climates
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree for courtyards, entrances, or lawns
✔️ Avenue or driveway planting where space is limited 🌿
✔️ Perfect vertical accent for formal or modern gardens
✔️ Mix with broader crab apples for a layered seasonal display