Tree comparisons

	Crab-apple trees Admiration	Crab-apple trees Profusion
	Malus Admiration is one of the best crab-apples for small gardens, with clouds of white blossom followed by persistent fruitlets.	Malus Profusion (also known as Directeur Moerlands) is a classic crab apple variety, with dense clusters of deep pink blossom followed by small crimson berry-like fruitlets.
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Growing

	Crab-apple trees Admiration	Crab-apple trees Profusion
Gardening skill	Beginner	Average
Awards	RHS AGM (current)
Attractive features	Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Scented flowers	Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant Scented flowers
Growth habit	Columnar / Fastigiate	Upright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years	1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Pruning	Light prune
Growth rate	Slow
Wildlife	Attractive to birds	Attractive to birds