Malus 'Rejoice' (Rejzam)

Common Name:
Rejoice Crabapple

Description:
Malus 'Rejoice' (cultivar name 'Rejzam') is a compact ornamental crabapple prized for its vivid pink spring blossoms and deep green summer foliage. This hardy deciduous small tree delivers a spectacular floral display in early to mid-spring, with masses of semi-double, rose-pink flowers that attract bees and pollinators. The foliage emerges bronze-tinged before maturing to a glossy green, adding seasonal interest beyond flowering. Following the blooms, small ornamental fruits develop and persist into late autumn, providing visual appeal and food for birds. In Melbourne conditions, Malus 'Rejoice' thrives in full sun with well-drained, moderately fertile soil and benefits from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods. It is cold-hardy and tolerant of urban conditions, making it ideal for feature planting in residential gardens or along streetscapes. With a rounded growth habit and compact size, this crabapple is well-suited to smaller spaces while still offering a generous seasonal display.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–4 metres

• Width: 2.5–3 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Scented flowers

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Deciduous

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Espalier

• Excellent feature tree for small gardens

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if large quantities of seeds or unripe fruit are ingested (contains cyanogenic glycosides)

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula species (Lavender)

• Salvia nemorosa

• Nepeta (Catmint)

• Buxus sempervirens (English Box)

• Rosa spp. (Roses)