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Mature Velvet Pillar Crabapple planted in the landscape covered in the dark green leaves

Velvet Pillar™ Crabapple

Malus 'Velvetcole'

$1,745.00 USD
Sale price  $1,745.00 USD Regular price 

Shipping Calculated at Checkout

Size3XL TREE|8-10 ft. tall, 1.5-2 in. caliper||Ships in|3 to 4 Weeks

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A column of color and elegance, Velvet Pillar™ Crabapple stands tall with deep pink blooms, glossy foliage, and rich purple-red tones that shine through every season

FEATURES: 

  • Upright, columnar form ideal for narrow spaces or vertical accents
  • Vibrant pink flowers in spring attract bees and butterflies
  • Glossy burgundy-purple foliage adds lasting color
  • Small red fruits provide beauty and food for birds
  • Excellent resistance to common crabapple diseases
  • Four-season interest with blooms, foliage, and fruit
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree; does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip 

Plant Velvet Pillar™ in full sun to encourage rich foliage color and abundant blooms. It thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from a layer of mulch to retain moisture and protect its roots. Because of its narrow habit, it pairs beautifully with low-growing evergreens or ornamental grasses that contrast with its dark leaves and bright fruit. For a vibrant spring display, consider combining it with flowering bulbs or shrubs that bloom at the same time.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 4-8
Mature Height 18-20' tall
Mature Width 8-10' wide
Exposure Full Sun
Spacing 8-10' apart

Why Plant Velvet Pillar™ Crabapple?

Velvet Pillar™ Crabapple brings artful structure and dynamic color to the landscape. Its unique columnar shape makes it perfect for spaces where height is desired without overwhelming width. Each spring, the tree bursts into clouds of pink blossoms, followed by velvety, deep purple foliage that holds its rich tone throughout the summer. As autumn arrives, clusters of bright red fruit sparkle against the dark leaves, adding a final flourish before winter. Velvet Pillar™ is strong, elegant, and reliable, combining striking beauty with the toughness to thrive in city and suburban environments alike.

How to use Velvet Pillar™ Crabapple in the landscape?

Velvet Pillar™ Crabapple is a standout choice for bringing height, structure, and bold color into the garden. Its slender form makes it ideal for lining driveways, framing entryways, or adding vertical emphasis in mixed borders. Use it as a living accent in small gardens or courtyard spaces where every detail counts. It also makes a dramatic statement when planted in groups, forming a rhythmic pattern of color and form through the seasons.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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