Malus 'Gorgeous'
Gorgeous Crabapple
Description
Malus 'Gorgeous' is a deciduous tree. Produces masses of single, semidouble, or double flowers with a musky sweet scent appear in spring, usually before the foliage unfurls. Tiny red, orange, or yellow apples ripen form midsummer into autumn.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow
Fruit Season
Spring
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.