True to its name, this useful crabapple is a confection of fragrant white flowers in spring perched on top of a sturdy trunk. Tiny, shiny red fruits in fall attract birds and wildlife. Thanks to its truly dwarf genetics, it perpetually maintains the neat form that will make homeowners everywhere fall in love with it.
Top reasons to grow Lollipop apple tree:
- True dwarf size will always stay petite in the landscape.
- Perfect ball of foliage and flowers atop a straight trunk.
- Pretty red fruit supports wildlife.
Characteristics
Plant Needs
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Small form suits it for use in any size landscape, as a specimen or focal planting.
Will thrive in most soil types, but prefers moist, well-drained slightly acidic soil.
Needs minimal pruning, only to maintain its rounded shape. Do so in spring after flowering, as it flowers on old wood.
