Malus ‘Hillieri’
 
A beautiful deciduous tree, with an upright spreading crown and semi-weeping branches.
 
Blooms abundantly, with soft coloured flowers. Crimson buds open to a soft-pink, semi-double blossom in late-Spring. In late summer, small red/orange Crabapples are produced.
 
Leaves are dark green through Spring and Summer, turning golden in Autumn. 
 
 
Tree Size: 
 
Dwarf: can be kept to 1.5 meters high, but must be supported with a stake
 
Semi-dwarf: 6 meters tall x 4 meters wide
 
Crabapples are small trees that are hardy once established. Grow in full sun to part shade. 
Will grow well on most soils, but prefers a deep, moist, loamy soil.
 
Pruning requirements are minimal. 
Prune in winter to achieve a good shape in the early years. 
Self-fertile.