Crab Apple. A spreading tree with attractive dark purple leaves turning red in autumn. Pretty crimson-purple flowers in spring followed by red fruits. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Malus ‘Royalty’
A spreading tree with attractive dark purple leaves turning red in autumn. Pretty crimson-purple flowers in spring followed by red fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Malus |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Royalty' |
| Common Name | Crab Apple |
| Flower Colour | crimson, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | purple |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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