Malus 'Weepcanzam'

Common name: flowering crabapple
Trade name: CANDIED APPLE

Type:: Tree
USDA hardiness zones:: 4-8

ëWeepcanzam is a pink-flowered weeping crabapple tree that matures to 10-15 tall and as wide. It is being sold under that trade name of CANDIED APPLE. This dwarf tree is particularly noted for the arching and weeping of its branches. Ovate deep green leaves (to 3î long) emerge in spring with a wine red overcast. Spring flowers open reddish pink, gradually changing to deep whitish pink. Flowers are followed by bright dark red crabapples (to 3/ 8î diameter) that mature in fall and persist into winter. Birds are attracted to the fruit. U. S. Plant Patent PP4,038 was issued on April 12, 1977.