Kelsey crabapple
Malus 'Kelsey'
USDA zones2 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 18 feet tall15 to 18 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Kelsey' crabapple (Malus 'Kelsey') is a tree for borders, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance landscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows about 15 to 18 feet tall and wide. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Once settled in, it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Arrowwood viburnum, Fireweed, Red fescue, and Hollyhock.