An attractive very free flowering tree followed by cherry red fruits. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers April. Fruits August to November. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Malus x robusta
An attractive very free flowering tree followed by cherry red fruits
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Malus |
---|---|
Species | x robusta |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 5m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 4m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | August, November |
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, Provide support |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Remove any dead or diseased wood, Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Winter |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red spider mite, Scab, Honey fungus, Fireblight |
Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed, Mulch |
Propagation | Grafting |
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