Malus ‘Centurion’ (Crabapple)

Malus ‘Centurion’ is an upright, deciduous tree of columnar habit in youth, gradually spreading and rounding with age. In mid-spring, its upright branches are clothed in stunning clusters of fragrant, deep rosy-red flowers. The blossoms are followed by abundant, glossy, cherry-red fruits, 1/2 in. (1.2 cm), that mature in fall. Attractive to birds, they often do not persist into winter. The foliage emerges reddish-green in spring and retains bronze tinges throughout the growing season before turning yellow-orange in the fall. This flowering crabapple has excellent resistance to fire blight, powdery mildew, cedar-apple rust, and apple scab.

• Grows up to 20-25 ft. tall (6-7 m) and 15-20 ft. wide (4-6 m).
• A full sun lover, this tree is easily grown in moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
• Perfect as a specimen plant, in city gardens or cottage gardens.
• Require only minimal pruning in late winter, to remove damaged, diseased or misplaced growth.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.