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Indian Summer Flowering Crabapple
Malus 'Indian Summer'
Flowering Crabapple
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Foliage starts a deep burgundy in spring before fading to green for summer and boasting a good orange-yellow in the fall. Dark pink flower buds open to pink flowers in spring becoming red fruits nearly 3/4" in diameter in fall. Persistent fruits add winter interest and a seasonal food source for birds. Overall rounded form with good disease resistance.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Adds winter interest.
- Good fall color.
- Attracts birds.
Quick answers
How big does Indian Summer Flowering Crabapple get?
About 15-20' tall and 20' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Indian Summer Flowering Crabapple need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Indian Summer Flowering Crabapple need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Indian Summer Flowering Crabapple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Indian Summer Flowering Crabapple in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Indian Summer Flowering Crabapple wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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