Pink Spires Flowering Crabapple

Pink Spires is an upright, narrow-growing flowering crabapple with reddish-purple spring foliage that matures green, lavender-pink flowers, and persistent red fruit. Jeffries Nurseries identifies this selection as Malus × adstringens ‘Pink Spires’ and lists a 20-by-12-foot mature form and hardiness to zone 2. ## Form and seasonal interest Its vertical habit suits a narrow planting strip, street-side accent, or small garden where a broad crabapple would be too large. A mature height of 15–20 feet and spread of 10–12 feet remain within the published dimensions. Spring flowers and fall fruit provide seasonal display, while yellow fall foliage extends interest later in the year. ## Site Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Allow room for the narrow crown and avoid crowding it against buildings or overhead wires. Sources: [Jeffries Nurseries](https://jeffriesnurseries.com/pink-spires-rosybloom-crabapple/), [Trees and Shrubs Online](https://www.treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/malus/malus-cultivars-r-s/). ## Maintenance Prune lightly to retain its upright outline and remove damaged or crossing limbs. Clean up fallen fruit as needed and monitor leaves for common crabapple diseases.