Name                               Red Splendor Crabapple
Genus                              Malus (Red Splendor)
Wildlife Value                Good
Average height               15’ to 25’
Origin                              Not native
Shade Tolerance             Intolerant
Drought Tolerance         No
Growth Rate                    Fast
Fruit                                 Pome
Special Characteristics   Pink flowers
Seedling Size                    12” to 18”
 
General Description: Generally, a shorter tree with pinkish colored flowers in the Spring. This variety is Minnesota bred. Valuable for wildlife because it retains the fruit through the winter months. The red fruit is toxic for human consumption.
 
Pests: Susceptible to scab and fireblight.
 
Uses: Provides wildlife a source of food during the winter months.