Royal Raindrops® Flowering Crab

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.

Buy This If

• You want dark foliage.
• You like spring flowers.
• You can allow fruit drop.

Skip This If

• You need a clean patio tree.
• You need privacy screening.
• You dislike ornamental fruit.

PGNE Report Card

Our Experience

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.

Plant Facts

Customers Usually Ask

Is the fruit messy?

Some fruit drop is normal, so avoid placing it over patios or high-traffic walkways.

Does it need pruning?

Light structural pruning when young is helpful; avoid heavy shaping unless needed.

Will the purple foliage hold color?

It is grown for purple foliage that carries through the season better than many flowering trees.