{"product_id":"coralburst-crabapple","title":"Coralburst Crabapple","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Dwarf Crabapple Covered in Tiny Double Roses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoralburst Crabapple (\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Coralcole') is a charming dwarf crab that blooms like a tree full of miniature roses — coral-pink buds unfurl into fully double rose-pink flowers densely packed along the branches in mid-spring. Its naturally compact, rounded globe form (12 to 15 feet) and frequent availability as a tree-form standard make it a tidy, sculptural choice for small spaces. Sparse fruiting means very little mess, too. Whether you're planting a refined specimen by a patio in Edina, a matched pair flanking an entry in Plymouth, or a small flowering accent in a Woodbury courtyard, Coralburst delivers an unforgettable spring show on a manageable, low-litter tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoralburst Crabapple Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Coralcole' (Coralburst)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoralburst Crabapple, Double Flowering Crabapple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 feet — dense rounded globe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) — essential for the best flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Tolerant of dry spells once established; appreciates consistent moisture while young.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — hardy across the metro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam, urban soil, and road salt.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral-pink buds opening to fully double rose-pink blooms in mid-spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSparse small fruit — low litter, tidy for patios and walkways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — clean green leaves turning yellow in fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally compact globe; often sold as a tree-form standard on a short trunk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate — protect young trees in high-pressure yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoralburst Crabapple Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Flowering Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoralburst's small size and dense, rounded head make it a perfect specimen for tight front yards, foundation beds, and patio corners in Edina or Plymouth. As a grafted tree-form standard it reads as a tidy, sculptural little tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow-Litter Patio and Entry Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the double flowers set very little fruit, Coralburst is one of the cleanest crabapples for high-traffic spots — little to drop on patios, walkways, or driveways. Flank an entry with a matched pair for a formal, low-maintenance frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring Show and Pollinator Forage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense coral-to-rose-pink double bloom is a true spring highlight and draws bees and other pollinators. It also serves as a pollination partner for nearby eating apples that bloom at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Coralburst Crabapple in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrabapples are deciduous, so you have two good planting windows in the Twin Cities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May)\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the ground has thawed, is excellent — the tree gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (September–mid-October)\u003c\/strong\u003e also works well. Plant at least six weeks before the ground freezes so roots can settle in. Avoid mid-summer planting when heat stress is highest, and never plant into frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Coralburst Crabapple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — the hole should be 2–3 times the root ball width but only as deep as the ball itself. In heavy clay, dig even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck drainage — if water pools in the hole, break through clay hardpan or mound-plant slightly to keep roots out of standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20–30% compost. Don't create a pure-compost \"container\" in clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the tree so the top of the root ball sits at or just above grade. Allow room for the 12–15 foot mature spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3–4 inch water basin around the root zone to direct water to the roots; flatten it before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches from the trunk, and wrap the young trunk to deter rabbits and deer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Coralburst Crabapple in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water every 1–2 days, deep and slow. Month 1–2: every 3–4 days. Month 3 through fall: every 5–7 days during active growth, less when rainfall is adequate. Stop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes in late October so the tree can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Coralburst Crabapple is fairly tough and drought-tolerant, needing supplemental water mainly during extended dry spells (2+ weeks with no rain). Water deeply to 6–8 inches every 7–14 days during drought, and let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Coralburst Crabapple survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it's hardy to about -30°F and well adapted to the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the flowers special?\u003c\/strong\u003e They're fully double — packed with petals so each bloom looks like a tiny rose — opening from coral-pink buds to rose-pink flowers for a lush, romantic spring display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the double flowers set very little fruit, so Coralburst is one of the tidiest crabapples for patios, entries, and walkways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I get the tree-form standard?\u003c\/strong\u003e The grafted standard gives a clean, sculptural little tree on a short trunk — ideal for formal pairs and small spaces. The natural form is a dense low globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSparkling Sprite Crabapple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact crab with white flowers and golden winter fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby Dayze Crabapple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a ruby-pink crab with bronze-purple foliage and dark-red fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Star Magnolia\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact, fragrant white-flowered tree for small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrairiefire Crabapple\u003c\/strong\u003e — a disease-resistant crab with deep pink-red flowers and dark fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Coralburst Crabapple Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoralburst is a specimen tree, not a hedging plant. Plant a single tree as a patio or front-bed focal point, or a matched pair flanking an entry or driveway, spaced at least 15 ft apart (and 8–10 ft from the house) so each rounded 12–15 ft crown develops fully. For an informal flowering allée along a longer drive, repeat trees every 18–20 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoralburst Crabapple Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The headline act — coral-pink buds open to fully double rose-pink blooms in mid-spring, packing the branches like tiny roses and drawing bees from across the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense, tidy globe of clean green foliage that needs little fuss; the compact crown keeps its shape without heavy pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn a soft yellow before dropping; with only sparse fruit, cleanup is minimal compared to most crabapples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The neat rounded silhouette — especially on a tree-form standard — reads as living sculpture against the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sparkling-sprite-crabapple\"\u003eSparkling Sprite Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e — a white-flowered compact crab whose golden winter fruit extends the show Coralburst skips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruby-dayze-crabapple\"\u003eRuby Dayze Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e — bronze-purple foliage and deeper pink-red bloom for color contrast nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/royal-star-magnolia\"\u003eRoyal Star Magnolia\u003c\/a\u003e — blooms just ahead of Coralburst, stretching the small-tree spring display by weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prairiefire-crabapple\"\u003ePrairiefire Crabapple\u003c\/a\u003e — a disease-resistant, deep pink-red crab to anchor a larger corner of the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Coralburst Crabapple Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Coralburst if you have a full-sun spot near a patio, entry, or small front yard and want a showy spring bloomer that stays small, tolerates urban soil and road salt, and won't litter walkways with fruit. It's not a fit if your yard has heavy deer pressure and you can't protect a young tree, or if you're in deep shade — flowering drops off sharply without 6+ hours of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"1.75\"BB","offer_id":54260815790385,"sku":"GT-T2519","price":397.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"BB","offer_id":54260815823153,"sku":"GT-T2520","price":425.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/coralburst-crabapple.jpg?v=1779426695","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/coralburst-crabapple","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}