Malus toringo 'Scarlett'

An award-winning variety of Crab Apple that stands out for its exceptional combination of vivid foliage, flowers, fruit. Arguably the best of the few purple-leaved crab apples available, Malus toringo ‘Scarlett’ will never disappoint!

April sees a prolific display of deep red fragrant flowers beautifully complemented by shiny lobed foliage that emerges rich purple. The wine-red foliage provides a welcome contrast in the garden landscape amongst the fresh greens of spring. The leaves mature to green during the summer before turning fiery shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn. Dusky, dark burgundy fruits that persist through winter deliver the finale to this all-season performance. Forming a small, spreading tree with arching branches Malus toringo, ‘Scarlett’ copes with all soil types and tolerates heavy clay much better than flowering cherries. It has been honoured with an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Crab apples are one of the best small trees for bringing a long season of interest to smaller gardens. Featuring spring blossom, autumn foliage colour and fruit they provide many months of colour plus food for insects and birds. The fruit can also be used to make crab apple jelly. These adaptable trees are suited to all soil types. They make excellent pollination-partners for fruiting apple trees. Trees are self-fertile but fruit production is best with another crab apple cultivar. Height: 2.5m (8ft). Spread: 3m (10ft).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.