Crabapple - Columnar Purple Spire - #15 CVI

The Columnar Purple Spire Crabapple is a narrow, upright ornamental tree that delivers stunning seasonal interest with deep purple foliage, fragrant pink blooms, and persistent small fruit. Ideal for tight spaces or vertical accents, this columnar variety maintains a sleek profile, growing tall and slender without sprawling. In spring, it bursts with abundant pink blossoms that attract pollinators, followed by small, decorative fruit that birds enjoy through fall and winter. Exceptionally hardy and adaptable, Purple Spire performs beautifully in urban landscapes, boulevards, or narrow garden beds.

Key Features:

Compact columnar growth habit perfect for small or narrow spaces.

Rich purple foliage adds color from spring through fall.

Fragrant pink flowers bloom in spring and attract pollinators.

Produces small ornamental crabapples that persist into winter.

Reaches 20–25 ft tall and 6–8 ft wide at maturity.

Hardy in USDA Zones 2–7, ideal for cold climates.

Plant Care Instructions:

Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun for best color and bloom production.

Watering: Water regularly during establishment; becomes drought-tolerant once mature.

Soil: Grows best in well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, or sandy textures.

Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Extremely hardy to Zone 2 (–40 °C / –40 °F).

Fertilizer: Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Pruning & Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain structure and remove dead or crossing branches.

Special Notes: Resistant to common crabapple diseases like apple scab and fire blight.