Malus yunnanensis ‘ Veitchii ’
 
A beautiful small, deciduous tree with a pyramidal crown.
 
A rare Malus, not often seen, but valued for its splendid Autumn colour and dense clusters of tiny white, fragrant flowers that look like delicate, snow-white pom-poms. Flowers are followed by small red-purple Crabapples.
 
New foliage is tinged with bronze, aging to dark green. Leaves are shallowly lobed, and have a heart shaped base. Autumn colours are striking, and range from yellow-orange, and purple to scarlet-red.
 
Tree Size: 
 
Dwarf: Can be kept to 2 m high, but must be supported with a stake
 
Semi-Dwarf: 6 m tall x 4 m wide
 
Crabapples are small trees that are hardy once established. Grow in full sun to part shade. Will grow well on most soils, but prefers a deep, moist, loamy soil.
 
Pruning requirements are minimal. 
 
Crabapples are self-fertile, and make useful pollinators for eating and cooking apples.