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Tree comparisons


Fruit tree comparison - Purpurea Evelyn
Crab-apple trees
Purpurea Evelyn

Malus Purpurea Evelyn is a purple-leaved form of the Prairie crab.
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Growing


Crab-apple trees
Purpurea Evelyn
Gardening skillAverage
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive foliage
Scented flowers
Growth habitUpright
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Growth rateFast
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Identification


Crab-apple trees
Purpurea Evelyn
Flower colourPink - dark
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourDark purple
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
Leaf/Flower sequenceLeaves and Flowers appear together
Fruit colourGreen / Yellow
Fruit sizeLarge
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous
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