'Gladiator' features a profusion of bright pink, fragrant flowers against glossy bronze-purple leaves in late April to May that highlight a strongly upright shape. Deep purple-red persistent fruit in fall extends the interest.
Tree | |
Malus | |
Crabapple | |
Zone 2 | |
6+ hours | |
Clay, Dry, Moist, Sandy | |
Large foundation plantings | |
Lawn specimen | |
18-20' | |
8-10' | |
Spring | |
Pink | |
Rapid | |
Rounded, Upright | |
Tree-tone | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Syringa, Hydrangea, Buddleia, Spiraea |