Stay up-to-date on our plant recommendations, growing tips, and more by following us on social media. Feel free to email us at or call us at (785) 229-7200 if you ever have plant-related questions. We grow healthy plants, and we want our plants (and any plants really) to be successful in the landscapes they are planted in. What’s more, is we love helping people learn more and understand more about plants. More vigorous than other purple-leaved cultivars, Royal Raindrops® Crabapple quickly gains caliper while developing a sturdy, well-tapered trunk. We may be a wholesale grower, but our staff are experts in the field. A top performer in windy climates, sturdy branches don’t become windswept as is the case with lesser cultivars. To learn more about them and to see other photos of them, check out their information page HERE. ![]() And more!: These trees have so many excellent qualities to them, which might make you wonder why you don’t have one in your yard already. ![]() In fact, they prefer full-sun, so the success rates for this tree are sky-high.ĥ. They are also both heat and drought tolerant. After it loses its leaves, the Royal Raindrops still holds onto its red fruit (aka the ‘raindrops’ it is named for) throughout the winter.Ĥ.Hardy:Unlike some other crabapple varieties, Royal Raindrops are resistant to most diseases. In the summer, its purple leaves make a statement, and then in the fall, they turn to a vibrant orange-red color. Year-round interest:The Royal Raindrops’ interest doesn’t stop after it’s spring blooms go away. This makes them stand out in contrast to the green foliage on other trees around it.ģ. Leaves: The leaves have a unique purple and emerald color. The tree has vibrant, magenta flowers that emerge for the month of April, and they completely take over the entirety of the crabapple’s branches creating a pink cloud atop the trunk.Ģ. Flowers: The spring blooms of the Royal Raindrops are perhaps the tree’s most sought-after feature. Here’s what sets the Royal Raindrops apart from other crabapple varieties.ġ. They don’t get as big as shade trees, so they act as nice landscape accents to any yard size, both big and small, since they don’t get over 20 feet. Crabapples in general are popular trees because of their blooms, foliage, and their growing habitat. One of our favorite springtime trees is the Royal Raindrops Crabapple. The shrubs and perennials in your landscape are probably blooming, but what about your trees? There are quite a few different blooming trees that can add a pop of color into your yard during springtime. To celebrate, we are going to highlight one of our favorite trees. Today is a great day to get outside into the fresh air and tend to your beloved plants. HAPPY EARTH DAY AND HAPPY EARLY ARBOR DAY!
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