General Culture:
Best grown in medium moisture, well-drained, acidic loams in full sun. Adapts to a wide range of soils however. Prune as needed after flowering but before June.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
‘Profusion’ is a spreading, violet-red-flowered crabapple that typically matures to 15-30’ tall. It is noted for its rounded shape, violet-red flowers, red fruit and good disease resistance. Oval leaves (to 3” long) emerge reddish-purple when young, turn bronze green during the growing season and finally turn varying but sometime good amber fall color. Red buds open in spring to violet-red flowers (1.5” diameter). Flowers are followed by bright red crabapples (to 1/2” diameter) that mature in fall and may persist into winter. Birds are attracted to the fruit. Fruit may be harvested for jellies.
Problems:
Generally excellent disease resistance to rust and leaf spots. Moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew. Infrequent susceptibility to scab and fireblight. Potential insect pests are of lesser concern and include tent caterpillars, aphids, Japanese beetles, borers and scale. Spider mites may occur.
Uses:
This crabapple may be planted as a specimen or in small groups.
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