Rejoice™ Crabapple

Height: 12–15 ft

Spread: 10–12 ft

Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–7

Fall Color: Yellow-green foliage with persistent bright red fruit that adds fall and early‑winter interest.

Soil Type: Prefers moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Tolerates clay and urban soils. Slightly acidic to neutral pH ideal. Avoid extremely wet, poorly drained sites.

Exposure Type: Full sun, best flowering, fruiting, and disease resistance in full sunlight.

Category:

Description

Malus ‘Rejoice’ / Rejoice™ Crabapple

Planting Points: A hardy compact crabapple selected for cold climates, with double pink flowers that fade to soft pink‑white. Flowers are abundant, fragrant, and showy in mid-spring. Produces small, bright red persistent fruits—ornamental and valued by birds, minimal mess. Highly disease-resistant to apple scab, fire blight, cedar‑apple rust, and mildew. Compact, rounded form makes it excellent for small yards or limited spaces. Water deeply during establishment; moderately drought‑tolerant afterward. Prune only for shaping or to remove crossing branches—best done in winter.

Siting This Tree: Ideal small ornamental for residential yards, gardens, patios, and foundation plantings. Works beautifully as a specimen tree, especially near walkways or windows where blooms can be enjoyed up close. Excellent choice for cold climates and northern landscapes where many crabapples struggle. Good for wildlife gardens due to persistent fruit. Avoid heavily shaded locations—flowering and fruiting will decrease.