Evereste crabapple

Malus 'Evereste'

TreeRosaceae

RHS AGM 1993

Evereste crabapple
Drought tolerantFragrantEdible
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall15 to 20 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn, winter
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerLow maintenancePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Evereste' crabapple (Malus 'Evereste') is a tree for borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. The flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies, bees, and birds. It is also drought tolerant and needs little care once settled in.

Pairs well with Royal Star star magnolia, Switchgrass, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Hummelo betony.