Malus 'Louisa'

ëLouisa is a weeping, pink-flowered crabapple tree that typically matures to 12-15 tall and as wide. Branches typically cascade to and spread along the ground. Red buds open in spring (April in St. Louis) to single fragrant pink flowers (to 1 1/2\ diameter). Flowers are attractive to bees. Flowers are followed by small lopsided crabapples (to 1/2î diameter) that mature in fall to yellow with a rose blush. Crabapples typically persist well into winter. Birds are attracted to the fruit. Glossy, ovate, dark green leaves (to 3î long) turn green-yellow-orange in fall, but fall color is usually n... more »

ëLouisa is a weeping, pink-flowered crabapple tree that typically matures to 12-15 tall and as wide. Branches typically cascade to and spread along the ground. Red buds open in spring (April in St. Louis) to single fragrant pink flowers (to 1 1/2\ diameter). Flowers are attractive to bees. Flowers are followed by small lopsided crabapples (to 1/2î diameter) that mature in fall to yellow with a rose blush. Crabapples typically persist well into winter. Birds are attracted to the fruit. Glossy, ovate, dark green leaves (to 3î long) turn green-yellow-orange in fall, but fall color is usually not significant. Discovered by Polly Hill of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in 1962." (less)