UNIQUE, VISUALLY APPEALING COLUMNAR CULTIVAR; PINK FLOWERS; GLOSSY OVATE FOLIAGE, YELLOW IN FALL; GREAT FOR POLLINATORS AND ATTRACTING BIRDS

Species: Malus ‘Velvet Pillar’

Delivery Plant Size, Type & Height: 1.5” diameter trunk; Less than 6 Feet Tall; Container Grown

Mature Height: 10-12 feet

Mature Spread: 4-6 feet

Growth Rate: Moderate 10-18 inches/year

Sunlight: Full Sun

Drought & Heat Tolerant: Moderate Drought Tolerance Once Established

Description: Strikingly slender growth, resembling a column or pillar. It forms a compact, vertical shape with dense branching and glossy green ovate leaves that turn yellow in the fall. The tree typically reaches a height of 10 to 12 feet (3 to 3.7 meters) and spreads only about 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) wide. This slender form makes it an excellent choice for small gardens, tight spaces, or as an accent tree.

One of the standout features of Velvet Pillar is its profusion of vibrant pink blossoms in spring, creating a stunning display and attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden. After the flowers fade the Velvet Pillar bears small red fruit that will be a food source for birds into the winter.

Overall, the Velvet Pillar dwarf crabapple tree offers a compact, upright form, stunning spring blossoms, ornamental fruit, good disease resistance, and ease of maintenance. These features make it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest, color, and beauty to smaller landscapes or limited spaces where a narrow, columnar tree is desired

Growing Considerations:  Plant the Velvet Pillar in a sunny spot, making sure it is watered regularly through the hot summer months.

Mono-Culture Risk: None

Invasive Risk: None