Malus 'Royal Raindrops' is an upright, spreading deciduous tree of broadly rounded habit with a long season of interest. Masses of fragrant magenta-pink single appear in mid spring. The clusters of blooms stand out against the reddish-purple, cutleaf foliage. The blooms are followed by red fruits in late summer persisting into early winter making good pickings for birds. Leaves emerge in spring are glossy deep purple.