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Royalty Flowering Crabapple Tree

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Description

Attractive and low-maintenance. In early spring, fragrant royal-red clusters bloom along the branches. Deep burgundy foliage shimmers throughout the round canopy of this upright growing tree all summer long. Come fall, cherry-sized deep red fruit makes an excellent food source for wildlife. Fruit hangs into winter, providing colorful seasonal interest. Cold-hardy. Matures to be 12-15' tall and wide.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Purple, Red
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Small
Hardiness Zone Range 4 - 8
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Years to Bear 2 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8
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6 Questions
Why did you choose this?
Stark Bro'sStore

colorful

MARY F

My parents had crab apple trees in their front yard, and the hummingbirds loved them. Sadly due to bad storms they lost the trees. I lost my parents in 2016 & 2018, I got their house and I wanted to…

TINA W

Small tree for blocking out some highway noise with the added beauty in the spring blossoms

GEORGE F

Need some smaller resistant fruit for wildlife

Alan B
Is the Royalty crabapple a universal pollinator for most apple trees?
LYNN B

In addition to being a lovely tree, it does work as a great pollen source! Due to its time and duration in bloom, it overlaps the bloom times of most apple trees.

SARAH D
Will this tree work in an area with only afternoon sun?
Leonard S

I have both of mine where they only get afternoon sun. They are both doing great.. fertilize in feb with 10 10 10. Thrown around drip line after a lite pruning for shape

Donald S
Slow or fast growing?

Crabapples are moderately fast growers and can grow approx. 13 to 24 inches per year.

Tabitha R.
Will this pollinate a honey crisp?
joseph r

Yes, there is enough overlap in the bloom times for pollination to occur.

LeAnn
Will Royalty pollinate a gravenstein apple? Does Royalty have fall color?
DeNae B

Thank you for your question. Yes, Royalty (or any crabapple) will pollinate a Gravenstein. The fall color of Royalty is a brilliant deep-purple and is quite striking.

LeAnn
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Rated 5 out of 5
May 23, 2019
Flowering crab apple tree
I am pleased with the tree. It is one which came potted rather than bare root. I have had mixed results with bare root, even after following instructions. I think I will always purchase potted trees from now on.
Jeanne H
Rated 5 out of 5
May 3, 2019
Looking good
Was a bare root start about four feet tall and rather sparse. One year later it is healthy and filling in nicely.
JERRY K
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 26, 2018
Royalty Flowering Crabapple
Got my tree late last summer, very skeptical at first, bare roots, not much to look at. One year later it's really taken off, in less than ideal soil. Bought another variety this spring from a big box store that came in a pot, expected it to do well right away, so far very disappointed. No new growth, leaves brown at the tips, although it's larger than my first tree it doesn't look nearly as healthy.
Lee M
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 4, 2018
Royalty Crabapple
I would recommend this tree to anyone who is looking for a small flowering tree. This is my second one to purchase and I will be purchasing another one soon. All products I have purchased from Starks Bros have been of great quality and products are packaged to withstand delivery.
NATALIE M
Rated 5 out of 5
May 17, 2018
great tree
ordered this tree last spring. it comes small, looks like a twig, but if you follow the instructions and keep it watered it grows quickly. The spring its really grew and has beautiful flowers. Great buy
Lukas S
Rated 5 out of 5
May 11, 2018
Flowering crabapple
Tree arrived in great condition and good sized. It looks very healthy this spring and almost ready to bloom.
Janae D
Rated 5 out of 5
May 9, 2018
I really love the trees
When I received I saw an small and thin branch with a very good root. Now they are a beautiful small trees, with flowers. I'm very happy with them.
MARIA S
Rated 5 out of 5
May 8, 2017
Great
its a beautiful little tree.i wish I had purchased two much larger trees to plant this year.
Deanne H
Rated 5 out of 5
May 6, 2017
Pretty tree
I bought several of these trees to line the driveway. It's been a little over 5 years now and they are growing nicely and the red Ieaves are a nice contrast to the grass. The blossoms are pink and really don't stand out because of the leaf color. They are almost 10 ft tall now and I am satisfied with their hardiness here in KY (and clay soil too)
Paul B
Rated 5 out of 5
May 23, 2016
Nice tree :)
This is a very nice tree. The foliage is a lovely shade of purple. I am actually surprised by how well it's doing. We have sandy soil and very bitter winters here in Wisconsin and it's growing beautifully!
SHAYNI C

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