Crab Apple. A spreading tree with mid-green leaves. Pretty, slightly fragrant, creamy white flowers in late spring followed by yellow fruits. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Malus toringoides
A spreading tree with mid-green leaves. Pretty, slightly fragrant, creamy white flowers in late spring followed by yellow fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Malus |
|---|---|
| Species | toringoides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Crab Apple |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | yellow |
| 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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