The columnar crabapple \u2018Purple Spire\u2019 (Malus \u00d7 adstringens) enchants with its pink blossoms, while its foliage gradually deepens to red through the summer, turning a rich purple by fall. To top it off, its relatively large crabapples, though not always abundant, are excellent as winter approaches. <\/p>\n
Fruitful from a young age, most columnar apples and crabapples produce the year after planting. Their compact form makes them easy to place nearly anywhere\u2014even in a sunny pot on a balcony. Cross-pollination recommended. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The columnar crabapple \u2018Purple Spire\u2019 (Malus \u00d7 adstringens) enchants with its pink blossoms, while its foliage gradually deepens to red through the summer, turning a rich purple by fall. To top it off, its relatively large crabapples, though not always abundant, are excellent as winter approaches. Fruitful from a young age, most columnar apples and crabapples produce the year after … <\/p>\n