Malus x adstringens ‘Durleo’
A stunning ornamental tree featuring glossy purple foliage, fragrant pink blossoms, and an upright, columnar form—perfect for smaller spaces. In late summer, it produces small, dark red crabapples (about ½ inch in diameter) that typically remain on the tree well into winter, providing seasonal interest and food for birds. This variety is considered low-maintenance, as most fruit stays on the tree; while some may drop in late fall or early winter, the small, firm crabapples do not create significant mess compared to larger-fruited varieties.
Size: #7 pot, approx. 7′ tall
Hardiness zone: 2
Height: 20′ (can be pruned to maintain desired height of 8 to 10′ for easier picking)
Spread: 13′
Sunlight: full sun
Moisture: Prefers well-drained soil. Performs well in loam, clay-loam, and sandy loam soils.
Suckering: low
Growth rate: 12-24” per year once established
Landscape uses: Vertical Accent
Foliage Colour: Purple
Fall Foliage: Orange red
Growth Habit: vase shaped
Flower Colour: Pink
