{"product_id":"profusion-crabapple","title":"Profusion Crabapple","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCrabapple, 'Profusion' (\u003cem data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"26\"\u003eMalus × moerlandsii 'Profusion'\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"76\"\u003e‘Profusion’ Crabapple is a highly ornamental cultivar known for its deep rose-red blossoms, purple-tinged foliage, and small, persistent fruit. Originally bred for beauty and adaptability, it also supports a wide range of native pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects. With a broad, spreading canopy and year-round interest, 'Profusion' is an excellent choice for hedgerows, pollinator gardens, edible landscapes, and as a companion tree in fruit guilds where biodiversity is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"619\"\u003eAbundant, Long-Lasting Rose-Red Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"665\" data-start=\"662\"\u003eIn mid-spring, 'Profusion' lives up to its name with a dense canopy of striking, rose-red blooms that cover the branches. These flowers are rich in nectar and highly attractive to native bees, hoverflies, and early butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"894\"\u003eSmall Fruits for Birds and Seasonal Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"942\"\u003eFollowing flowering, the tree produces small red-purple fruits that persist into winter. While not typically consumed by humans, these fruits provide valuable food for birds like cedar waxwings, robins, and chickadees, especially in late fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003ePurple-Tinged Foliage and Fall Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003eEmerging foliage has a reddish-purple hue that matures into bronze-green, offering unique texture and contrast in the landscape. In autumn, the tree transitions into warm tones of orange and red, enhancing seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1512\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eExcellent Wildlife Support and Pollinator Habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e'Profusion' supports native insects through both nectar and as a host plant, contributing to ecological balance in managed orchards and home landscapes. Its dense branching structure also offers nesting and cover for birds and small mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1821\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003eGreat for Hedgerows, Companion Plantings, and Orchard Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003eWith a rounded form and manageable size, 'Profusion' integrates beautifully into hedgerows, pollinator corridors, or as an ornamental buffer at the edge of orchards and food forests. It’s well-suited to regenerative design that values both beauty and biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2114\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2140\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2215\" data-start=\"2188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2188\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2245\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2234\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2300\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003eFruit Qualities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, red-purple, persistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2346\" data-start=\"2303\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2303\"\u003eFruit Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildlife food, ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"2349\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2349\"\u003eFruit Ripening Month:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2444\" data-start=\"2399\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2424\" data-start=\"2399\"\u003eRequired Chill Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 700 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2541\" data-start=\"2447\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2447\"\u003ePollination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not self-fruitful; used ornamentally or to support pollination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2575\" data-start=\"2544\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2569\" data-start=\"2544\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2609\" data-start=\"2578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2578\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003e‘Profusion’ Crabapple offers a stunning display of color, habitat value, and pollinator support all in one hardy, manageable tree. A beautiful and functional addition to any orchard edge, hedgerow, or regenerative planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ Semidwarf B118 Rootstock","offer_id":49309304684803,"sku":"TFT-16106-1","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon \/ Standard Rootstock","offer_id":49309305798915,"sku":"TFT-16106","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Crabapple-Profusion-Bare-Root-Tree-For-Sale.png?v=1760123110","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/profusion-crabapple","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}