Malus ‘JFS-KW5’ (Royal Raindrops Crabapple) 2″
$299.99
Malus ‘JFS-KW5’ is a bold ornamental crabapple featuring vivid pink spring flowers, rich purple foliage, and small red fruit for extended seasonal interest.
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Description
Malus ‘JFS-KW5’ is a striking ornamental crabapple known for its dramatic foliage color and vivid spring bloom. This small to medium-sized tree develops a rounded to upright-spreading habit with strong branching and excellent landscape presence. In spring, abundant clusters of deep pink to magenta flowers emerge, creating a bold floral display that attracts pollinators. The foliage unfolds as rich purple and retains its dark, wine-red coloration through summer, providing continuous contrast in the landscape. Small, glossy red crabapples form after flowering and persist into fall, adding ornamental interest and seasonal color. Well suited as a specimen tree, focal point, or accent in mixed plantings, this cultivar combines strong color, improved disease resistance, and reliable performance.
Care Instructions
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Full sun for best flower color and foliage intensity
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Performs well in most well-drained soils
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Moderate water needs once established
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Prune in late winter to maintain structure
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Selected for improved disease resistance
Key Features
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Intense pink to magenta spring flowers
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Deep purple foliage throughout the growing season
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Small red ornamental fruit
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Rounded to upright-spreading habit
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Excellent color contrast in the landscape
