Malus 'Centzam'

CENTURION is a crabapple that typically matures to 25 tall. It has an upright columnar shape when young, with the crown gradually broadening and rounding with age. It is noted for its rose red flowers, red fruit, quality fall color and good disease resistance. Oval leaves (to 4î long) emerge reddish when young, turn medium green with bronze tinges for the remainder of the growing season and usually display good orange-red fall color. Red buds open in spring to rose red flowers (to 2î wide). Flowers are followed by bright red crabapples (to 1/2î diameter) that mature in fall. Fruit generally... more »

CENTURION is a crabapple that typically matures to 25 tall. It has an upright columnar shape when young, with the crown gradually broadening and rounding with age. It is noted for its rose red flowers, red fruit, quality fall color and good disease resistance. Oval leaves (to 4î long) emerge reddish when young, turn medium green with bronze tinges for the remainder of the growing season and usually display good orange-red fall color. Red buds open in spring to rose red flowers (to 2î wide). Flowers are followed by bright red crabapples (to 1/2î diameter) that mature in fall. Fruit generally does not persist into winter. Birds are attracted to the fruit. (less)