Crabapple - Midnite Spire
This unique dark purple-leaved columnar tree, is still a fairly rare sight in Edmonton. Its dark purple leaves are a welcome sight as there are no other columnar trees with the same beautiful deep color. The Midnite Spire Crabapple can be a quick grower and put on 12-16" per year in rich soil but will also grow nicely in clay. This tree is not picky and will be one of the easiest trees that you can grow. It typically keeps its leaves until well into October and will only shed them after multiple hard frosts. Ours kept their leaves until almost Halloween this past year in St. Paul. If you are looking for a tree that can act as a single accent or in a row to make a hedge, look no further. The Midnite Spire Crabapple will not disappoint and will turn heads. Growing Requirements in Alberta: This plum is one of the easiest trees to grow in Alberta and it will not require any special care. Water well during the first couple of summers and fertilizer when looking for extra growth. The tree is happy with all types of soils and can handle sun or part shade.
Midnite Spire Crabapple — The Dark Horse 🔥
Most trees blend in. This one stands apart. The Midnite Spire Crabapple (Malus 'Midnite Spire') brings rare, deep purple foliage you almost never see in columnar trees—especially in Alberta. Tight, vertical, and unapologetically clean, it levels up any landscape.
Spring adds soft pink blooms for contrast, then it holds. Leaves stay deep and vibrant well into October 👀, even after frosts.
Ridiculously easy to grow: clay, rich soil, sun, or part shade—it thrives with minimal care.
Rebel take: Same clean shape. Way more attitude.
Mature Size: 20' x 6'
Why it belongs in your yard:
- Rare deep purple foliage in a columnar tree 🔥
- Perfect for privacy rows or bold front yard features
- Soft pink spring blooms for contrast
- Holds leaves late into fall 👀
- Fast-growing and highly adaptable
- Thrives in clay, sun, or part shade
- Extremely easy to grow + drought tolerant once established
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Growing Requirements in Alberta: This crabapple is one of the easiest trees to grow in Alberta and it will not require any special care. Water well during the first couple summers and fertilize when looking for extra growth. The tree is happy with all types of soils and can handle sun or part shade.
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