Malus ‘Echtermeyer’ (Echtermeyer Weeping Crab Apple)
Malus ‘Echtermeyer’ (Echtermeyer Weeping Crab Apple)
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Malus ‘Etchermeyer’, commonly known as Etchermeyer Crab Apple, is an ornamental fruit tree admired for its vibrant spring blossoms and bright, decorative fruit. This variety produces small, attractive apples that add color and charm to gardens, landscapes, and patios. Its striking floral display in spring and colorful fruit in autumn make it a popular choice for both ornamental and functional planting.
Etchermeyer Crab Apple is a hardy, vigorous variety with good disease resistance. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils and performs well in garden beds, borders, or larger containers. With proper care, it offers year-round interest and reliable growth.
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Mature height
4–6 m
Mature width
3–5 m
Spacing
3–4 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with white to pink spring flowers and bright red fruit
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers in spring (September to October) with fruit maturing in autumn (March to May)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low to moderate. Water during establishment, prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape, and apply mulch to retain soil moisture
Root System
Fibrous and moderately deep. Suitable for garden beds, borders, and landscape plantings