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Profusion Crabapple

Name: Profusion Crabapple
Brand: Malus
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Malus 'Profusion'

$84.95

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Tree

Height

240 inches

Width

240 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

30-50 years

Native To

Cultivated hybrid

Toxicity

Fruit is non-toxic; seeds, stems, leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides

The Story

Plant Bio

Flowering crabapples are small to medium-sized deciduous trees prized for their spectacular spring floral displays, attractive fruit, and often colorful foliage. They are hardy and adaptable landscape trees. 'Profusion' is a classic and popular cultivar known for its abundance of fragrant, deep pink single flowers that fade to lilac. It features bronze-purple new foliage that matures to bronze-green, and small, persistent, maroon-red fruit.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

Provides an exceptional four-season display: a profusion of pink flowers in spring, attractive foliage through summer, colorful maroon fruit in fall, and persistent fruit adding winter interest.

Its moderate size makes it an ideal flowering tree for residential lawns and urban settings. It is also tolerant of clay soil and some drought once established.

The spring flowers are a vital pollen source for bees, aiding in the pollination of nearby fruit trees. The persistent small fruits provide a crucial winter food source for birds like cedar waxwings and robins.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a location with full sun and well-drained, loamy soil.
Dig a hole two to three times wider than the root ball.
Set the tree in the hole so the root flare is at or slightly above soil level.
Backfill with the original soil, tamping gently to remove air pockets.
Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.
Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch, keeping it away from the trunk.

Pro Tip

Plant in full sun with good air circulation to promote heavy flowering and minimize potential disease problems like apple scab.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide full sun for best flower and fruit production.
Water regularly during the first few years and during droughts.
Prune annually in late winter to maintain an open structure.
Clean up fallen fruit and leaves to reduce disease carryover.

Don't

Do not plant in shady or poorly drained locations.
Avoid heavy pruning, especially 'topping' the tree.
Do not fertilize excessively, which can promote weak growth.
Avoid frequent, shallow watering; water deeply and less often.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Pest Check
Plant
Prune
Spray

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Outstanding spring-flowering specimen treeColorful addition to wildlife and bird gardensPerfectly scaled tree for small urban landscapes

Companion Plants

Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' Spiraea x vanhouttei Narcissus 'Thalia' Muscari armeniacum Vinca minor

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Profusion Crabapple questions

What zones can Profusion Crabapple grow in?

Profusion Crabapple is hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Profusion Crabapple deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Profusion Crabapple, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Profusion Crabapple bloom?

Profusion Crabapple typically blooms in mid-spring through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Profusion Crabapple need full sun?

Profusion Crabapple does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Profusion Crabapple drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Profusion Crabapple handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.