Profusion Crabapple Tree

Profusion is an ornamental crabapple with bronze-purple young foliage that matures green, deep rose-pink spring flowers, and small dark-purple fruit. Trees and Shrubs Online treats it as Malus × moerlandsii ‘Profusion’ and distinguishes it from the separate cultivar Directeur Moerlands, also called Profusion Improved; the Royal Horticultural Society describes a broad mature-size range. ## Form and seasonal interest The tree has an upright, spreading habit and can serve as a flowering specimen or small shade tree. Published mature-size accounts vary: the Morton Arboretum lists about 20 feet tall and wide, while the RHS gives a broader range reaching 8–12 metres in height. A shorter local estimate can be useful for planning, though mature dimensions vary with growing conditions. Flowers, colored foliage, and persistent fruit extend interest into fall and winter. ## Site Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Sources: [Trees and Shrubs Online](https://www.treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/malus/malus-cultivars-r-s/), [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/117432/malus-profusion/details), [Morton Arboretum](https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/trees-and-plants/crabapple-cultivars/). ## Maintenance Prune selectively to maintain the spreading crown and remove damaged branches. Rake fruit and leaves when needed, and monitor for common crabapple diseases.