'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 |