Indian Summer crabapple
Malus 'Indian Summer'
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
- Bloom color
- Rose red
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Indian Summer' crabapple (Malus 'Indian Summer') is a tree for borders, pollinator gardens, and specimen planting. 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. It bears fragrant rose red blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Once established, it tolerates drought and shows fall color.
Pairs well with Plum, Gladiator ornamental onion, Pink Impression tulip, and Royal fern.