Red Jewel Crabapple

White Spring Blooms
Bright Red Fruit
Compact Ornamental Form

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Red Jewel Crabapple

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Red Jewel Crabapple

Red Jewel Crabapple is a compact ornamental flowering tree prized for bright white spring blooms, glossy green foliage, and persistent red fruit. Its refined size, seasonal color, and wildlife appeal make it a beautiful specimen for lawns, borders, entry plantings, and mixed landscape beds.

Why choose Red Jewel Crabapple?

Choose Red Jewel Crabapple for a small flowering tree with clean white blossoms and a vivid fruit display that lasts beyond the bloom season. Its bright red crabapples create standout late-season interest and are appreciated by birds as winter food. With a tidy rounded to upright form, this cultivar fits well in residential landscapes where a full-size shade tree would be too large. It brings spring beauty, summer foliage, fall interest, and winter color in one ornamental package.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Malus ‘Red Jewel’
Common Name: Red Jewel Crabapple
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Habit: Compact rounded to upright small tree

Red Jewel Crabapple Additional Information

Red Jewel Crabapple produces abundant white flowers in spring, creating a bright, classic crabapple display. The foliage emerges fresh green and remains attractive through the growing season, providing a clean backdrop for the developing fruit. By late summer into fall, small glossy red crabapples become the main feature, often persisting into winter for extended color and wildlife value.

This deciduous tree drops its leaves in fall, but its red fruit and branching structure continue to add interest after the growing season. Red Jewel Crabapple is well suited as a specimen near patios, in front lawns, along drives, or in mixed borders where its compact scale can be appreciated. Plant it where fallen fruit will not be an issue on high-traffic walkways. Prune in late winter as needed to remove dead, crossing, or crowded branches while preserving its natural ornamental shape.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Red Jewel Crabapple in full sun with well-drained soil and good air movement. Set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade, then backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, exposed, or sandy planting sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk and root flare.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter to remove dead, damaged, crossing, or crowded branches. Light structural pruning helps maintain an open canopy with good airflow and an attractive natural form.

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FAQs

How large does Red Jewel Crabapple get?
Red Jewel Crabapple typically grows as a small ornamental tree, often reaching about 12–15 feet tall with a similar or slightly narrower spread depending on site conditions and care.s
When does Red Jewel Crabapple bloom?
Red Jewel Crabapple blooms in spring with showy white flowers. The floral display is followed by small red fruit that adds fall and winter interest.
Does Red Jewel Crabapple produce fruit?
Yes. It produces small glossy red crabapples that can persist into winter. The fruit adds seasonal color and is often enjoyed by birds.
Where should I plant Red Jewel Crabapple?
Plant it in a sunny, visible location where its spring flowers and red fruit can be enjoyed, such as a front lawn, border, entry area, or mixed ornamental bed.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Malus 'Jewelcole'
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Mid spring
Deer Resistant	No
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container, #7 Container, 2-3" Caliper

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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