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Crab Apple ‘Royal Raindrops’ - Malus ‘Royal Raindrops’™ (JFS-KW5)
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Crab Apple 'Royal Raindrops' - Malus 'Royal Raindrops'™ (JFS-KW5)
One of the most visually commanding ornamental trees available in advanced stock, Royal Raindrops™ delivers deep purple foliage, vivid pink spring blossom, and persistent decorative fruit, all in a refined, structurally elegant form. At specimen size, its impact is immediate and undeniable.
Why Royal Raindrops Crab Apple
Rich purple foliage: Holds deep, saturated colour from spring through summer, providing continuous contrast against green or evergreen planting schemes.
Vivid pink spring blossom: Produces an abundant flush of bright pink flowers, creating a dramatic seasonal centrepiece at full specimen scale.
Persistent decorative fruit: Small red fruit extends visual interest well into autumn and early winter.
Refined branching structure: Maintains an architecturally attractive silhouette year-round, even in winter dormancy.
Proven ornamental performance: A reliable, low-maintenance specimen well suited to the demands of professional landscape installations.
Ideal Applications
Signature feature planting: Deployed as a standalone specimen, it commands attention with multi-season colour and strong form.
Avenue and driveway planting: Uniform specimens planted in row create a striking, cohesive arrival sequence on prestige properties.
Contrast planting in composed schemes: Deep purple foliage reads powerfully against silver, green, or clipped evergreen backdrops.
Residential and boutique commercial projects: Compact mature scale suits high-end residential properties, courtyards, and curated commercial landscapes.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–7m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH; avoid poorly drained or waterlogged sites
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 4–6m
Width: 4–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Cultivar developed in the USA (hybrid of North American and Asian Malus species)
Flower Colour: Deep pink to rose-red
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
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