Flowering Crabapple (Malus ‘Jewelberry’)

Flowering Crabapple

Features and Characteristics

Malus is a genus of about 35 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from Europe, Asia and North America.

Genus name from Latin is an ancient name for apple.

‘Jewelberry’ is a densely-branched, spreading, deciduous, dwarf tree or shrub which typically grows 6-8′ tall and 12′ wide. Often grown as a shrub. Deep pink buds open to single, white flowers (1″ diameter) in spring. Flowers may have a pinkish tinge in cool spring weather. Flowers are followed by masses of small, glossy, red crabapples (1/2″ diameter) which mature in the fall and persist into late fall. The fruits are attractive to birds. Ovate, sometimes deeply lobed, dark green leaves.

Care and Maintenance

Best grown in medium moisture, well-drained, acidic loams in full sun. Adapts to a wide range of soils. Established trees have some drought tolerance. Although some flowers may be lost, it is best to prune this tree as needed in late winter. Spring pruning should be avoided as it produces fresh, open cuts where fireblight bacterium can enter.

Flowering Crabapple (Malus ‘Jewelberry’) Requirements

Hardiness zone	4 - 8
Sun light	Full Sun
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

The main diseases of crabapple are scab, fire blight, rusts, leaf spot and powdery mildew. Potential insect pests are of lesser concern and include tent caterpillars, aphids, Japanese beetles, borers and scale. Spider mites may occur.

‘Jewelberry’ has moderate disease resistance. Susceptible to apple scab, leaf spot and fire blight.

Uses

A dwarf shrubby tree or shrub which is effective when planted as a specimen or in groups. Lawns, borders or screen.

Flowering Crabapple (Malus ‘Jewelberry’) Details

Common name	Flowering Crabapple
Botanical name	Malus 'Jewelberry'
Plant type	Deciduous Shrub
Family	Rosaceae
Hardiness zone	4 - 8
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Pink Buds, White Flowers
Flowering period	April - May
Height	7 - 8 Ft.
Width	10 - 12 Ft.