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Velvetcole Columnar Crabapple
Malus 'Velvetcole' Velvet Pillar™
Columnar Crabapple
In stock · from $180.99
Deciduous tree with tightly upright form and dense branching habit. Unusual purple leaves have a velvety look when they unfurl. Flower buds emerge red and open to rosy-pink flowers producing sparse crimson-red 1/2" fruit.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-23.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Good fall color.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Velvetcole Columnar Crabapple get?
About 15-20' tall and 10-12' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Velvetcole Columnar Crabapple need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Velvetcole Columnar Crabapple need?
Moderate water use.
Will Velvetcole Columnar Crabapple grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 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 Velvetcole Columnar Crabapple in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $180.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Velvetcole Columnar 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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