R J Fulcher crabapple

Malus 'R J Fulcher'

TreeRosaceae

R J Fulcher crabapple
Drought tolerantEdible
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

Pollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'R J Fulcher' crabapple (Malus 'R J Fulcher') is a tree for pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms from early to late spring. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it. It also tolerates drought once it settles in.

Pairs well with Small-leaved lime, Gro-Low fragrant sumac, China Town tulip, and Singing In The Rain peony.