Louisa Crabapple (Malus 'Louisa') - 2 gallon TREE -Ship Only
Louisa Crabapple (Malus 'Louisa') - 2 gallon TREE -Ship Only
Plant Details
- Size
- 2 Gallon TREE
- Attributes
- Roof Garden, Tolerates Clay, Urban Tolerant
- Exposure
- Sun
- Features
- Inedible fruit, Spring flowering
- Habit
- Weeping
- Height
- 15-20’
- Soil
- Average
- Width
- 12-15'
- Wildlife
- Songbirds
- Zone
- 4-8
Description
Louisa Crabapple (Malus 'Louisa') is a small, deciduous ornamental tree that stands out because it grows in a weeping to semi-weeping way and looks great all year round. This type grows 15 to 20 feet tall and has a spread of the same size. It is the right size for small gardens, urban landscapes, and commercial installations where space is limited. In the spring, deep pink buds open up to reveal a lot of white flowers, which make a stunning display. The thick canopy adds architectural interest, and the bright red fruits stay on the tree until fall, drawing in wildlife and adding beauty. The variety is very resistant to diseases, especially those that affect apples, which means less maintenance and fewer chemicals are needed. This is a big cost savings for businesses. Louisa does best in full sun and well-drained soil in a wide range of climates (zones 4–8). It has a moderate growth rate, is reliable, and is interesting all year long, making it a valuable item for nurseries that want to sell to residential developers, municipal landscaping projects, and homeowners looking for low-maintenance specimen trees that can adapt to different conditions.Will this grow in my area?
This plant is hardy in Zones 4–8. Enter your ZIP to check your zone.
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1. Dig a hole 1½–2× the width of your plant's root ball. Set the soil to the side.
2. Mix your backfill — Pine Bark Soil Conditioner, Compost & Native Soil (1/3 of each) in a wheelbarrow or on the ground.
3. Plant it high — when backfilling, keep the plant 2–3" higher than the surrounding soil (as shown). Plant flush with the soil if in a raised bed.
4. Mulch the top of the soil 2–3" deep around the plant — keep mulch away from the main trunk.
5. Feed as you plant with Holly-tone for acid-loving plants.
The 1/3 backfill blend:
Over- and under-watering is the #1 cause of plant death — so always check the soil before you water.
- Clear or dusty → water the plant
- Muddy → soil is too wet
- Moist with a little soil clinging to it → watered just right ✓
- Won't go in → water immediately
Newly planted trees & shrubs — keep the soil moist their first season and never let it dry out. Water slowly at the base (hose ~6" from the trunk, pencil-thin stream):
- Shrubs — 3 min
- Ornamentals (flowering crab, etc.) — 10 min
- Evergreens (6') — 15 min
- Deciduous (2½" caliper) — 15 min (+15 min per extra inch)
Using a Gator Bag? Fill it every 3 days.
How often (OHIO Weather) (new plantings):
- Apr 15 – May 15: once a week
- May 16 – Sept 15: twice a week
- Sept 16 – Oct 31: once a week
- Mid-Nov – early Dec: once, if the ground isn't frozen
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