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Malus 'JFS-KW5'
Choose Royal Raindrops® Flowering Crab if you want purple foliage, spring bloom, and fall fruit in one ornamental tree; the tradeoff is fruit cleanup and little screening value.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | The dark cutleaf foliage, bright spring bloom, and red fruit give it strong presence without needing a large canopy. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace, but it is not a quick shade tree. |
| Maintenance | B- | Disease resistance helps, but fruit drop and occasional pruning still need to be part of the plan. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Deer readily browse and rub young trees like this, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | It fits many residential beds, but it still needs room for its rounded canopy. |
| Screening Value | D | This is an ornamental tree, not a privacy plant. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this as a visible specimen, not a utility tree; give it space, avoid tight pavement areas, and plan for seasonal fruit.
| Mature Height | 17.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 13.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 13.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, vase-shaped |
Some fruit drop is normal, so avoid placing it over patios or high-traffic walkways.
Light structural pruning when young is helpful; avoid heavy shaping unless needed.
It is grown for purple foliage that carries through the season better than many flowering trees.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22184
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
