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Velvet Pillar Crabapple
Malus 'Velvet Pillar'
Category: Deciduous TreeLight: Sun
The Velvet Pillar Crabapple is a narrow, upright tree known for its stunning dark purple foliage and small, ornamental fruit. It is ideal for smaller landscapes and urban settings.
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Velvet Pillar Crabapple
Malus 'Velvet Pillar'
Category: Deciduous TreeLight: Sun
The Velvet Pillar Crabapple is a narrow, upright tree known for its stunning dark purple foliage and small, ornamental fruit. It is ideal for smaller landscapes and urban settings.
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Velvet Pillar Crabapple
Malus 'Velvet Pillar'
Category: Deciduous TreeLight: Sun
The Velvet Pillar Crabapple is a narrow, upright tree known for its stunning dark purple foliage and small, ornamental fruit. It is ideal for smaller landscapes and urban settings.
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Velvet Pillar Crabapple
Malus 'Velvet Pillar'
Category: Deciduous Tree • Magnolia
Discover the Velvet Pillar Crabapple, a unique columnar tree perfect for small spaces and seasonal beauty.
Mature Height: 15-20 feet
Mature Width: 5-10 feet
Bloom Color: White, Pink
Bloom Time: Spring
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 4-8
Maintenance: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Spring
Foliage: Deciduous
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