Malus 'Royalty' 1.75-2 metre tall
Malus 'Royalty' 1.75-2 metre tall
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Add rich colour and spring blossom to your garden with Royalty Crab Apple (Malus 'Royalty'). Supplied at 1.75–2 metres tall, this deciduous ornamental tree combines dark red flowers with purple foliage for a bold display that stands apart from green-leaved garden trees.
Plant it as a focal point in a lawn or towards the back of a mixed border, where its dusky leaves can contrast with lighter planting. In spring, the richly coloured flowers bring the canopy to life; afterwards, the foliage continues the display through the growing season.
Dark red blossom and purple foliage
Malus 'Royalty' is grown for its distinctive combination of dark red spring flowers and deep purple leaves. Small dark red crab apples can follow the flowers, adding another detail later in the year. Flowering and fruiting vary with growing conditions and the season.
Why choose Royalty Crab Apple?
- Rich spring colour: dark red flowers create a striking seasonal display.
- Purple foliage: a useful contrast to green shrubs, pale flowers and lighter grasses.
- Ornamental fruit: small crab apples add interest after flowering.
- Pollinator appeal: spring flowers attract visiting bees and other pollinating insects.
- Supplied height: 1.75–2m tall, giving your planting a defined starting point.
Position and planting
Choose a sunny position for the strongest foliage colour and best flowering. Light partial shade is also suitable. Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, avoiding ground that stays waterlogged. Allow room for the mature canopy rather than treating the supplied height as its final size.
Prepare a planting hole wider than the roots and set the tree at its previous soil level, keeping any graft union above the soil. Water thoroughly after planting and continue watering during dry spells while the roots establish. Apply mulch around the base without covering the trunk, and stake if needed for stability.
Care and garden use
Prune lightly to remove dead, damaged or crossing branches and maintain a balanced shape. Check for nesting birds before working on the canopy. Used as a specimen tree, Royalty Crab Apple brings a strong colour accent to a planting scheme without needing an elaborate display around it.
Supplied: Malus 'Royalty', 1.75–2m tall. Container size, root form, rootstock and trained form are not specified in this listing; confirm these details before choosing it for a restricted space.
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Planting Instructions
Plant Royalty Crab Apple (Malus 'Royalty') in sun for the best flowering and foliage colour, or in light partial shade. Choose fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil and avoid waterlogged or frozen ground. Allow space for the mature canopy.
Prepare a hole wider than the roots and plant at the previous soil level, keeping any graft union above the soil. Remove the container if pot-grown; for wrapped rootballs, follow the nursery's wrapping instructions. Backfill gently, water thoroughly and stake if needed. Check ties regularly.
Water during dry spells while establishing, ensuring moisture reaches the root zone. Mulch around the base without covering the trunk. Prune lightly to remove dead, damaged or crossing branches and maintain a balanced framework. Check for nesting birds before pruning.
Size & Specification
Royalty Crab Apple (Malus 'Royalty'), supplied at a listed height of 1.75–2 metres. A deciduous ornamental tree with dark red spring flowers, purple foliage and small dark red crab apples.
Container size, root form, rootstock and trained form are not specified in this listing. Supplied height is not the final mature height. Ultimate size depends on rootstock, growing conditions and management; confirm these details with the nursery before selecting the tree for a restricted space. Plant dimensions and shape vary naturally.
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery arrangements and dispatch timing for Royalty Crab Apple (Malus 'Royalty') should be confirmed with the nursery before ordering. No specific dispatch date or delivery service is confirmed in this listing.
Unpack carefully on arrival and check the roots or growing medium are moist. Plant promptly when ground conditions are suitable. If planting is delayed, protect the roots from frost and drying winds and keep them moist without waterlogging. As a deciduous tree, Royalty may arrive without leaves during dormancy.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
The spring flowers of Royalty Crab Apple (Malus 'Royalty') provide nectar and pollen for visiting bees and other pollinating insects. Its branches can provide shelter and nesting opportunities for garden birds.
Small crab apples can provide food for birds later in the season. Flowering, fruit set and fruit persistence vary with conditions and bird activity. Leave some fruit for wildlife if desired, avoid spraying open blossom with insecticides and check for active nests before pruning.