Malus x adstringens ‘Thunderchild’
A striking ornamental tree with deep purple foliage, fragrant pink spring blossoms, and a graceful rounded form. Perfect for adding color and elegance to your landscape. Produces small, dark red crabapples that persist into winter, attracting birds and requiring minimal cleanup. Hardy and disease-resistant—ideal for prairie climates.
Size: #7 pot, approx. 7′ tall
Hardiness zone: 2
Height: 20′
Spread: 15′
Sunlight: full sun
Moisture: Moderate moisture is best. Well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soils – loam, clay-loam, and sandy loam.
Suckering: low
Growth rate: 12-24” per year once established
Landscape uses: Vertical Accent
Foliage Colour: Deep purple
Fall Foliage: Orange / Red
Growth Habit: Upright, rounded
Flower Colour: Rose-pink
