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MALUS
Commonly known as Apple, Crab apple
All Flower APR-MAY
A RIOT of blossom, sometimes scented, in spring, jewel-like fruit in profusion and vibrant autumnal leaf colour. Natural source of pectin for jams and jellies. Universal pollinator for domestic apples. Sweetly scented firewood at the end of its days.
Genus of about 35 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from woodland and thickets in Europe, Asia and North America.
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Deciduous - leaves are alternate, oval to elliptic, mostly toothed, sometimes lobed.
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Fruit - Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit - attractive ornamental fruit is inedible. It is a rich source of pectin and makesa popular jelly.
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Zero Rated Item - No VAT on this plant
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Partial shade - tolerated but full sun preferred. -
Additional Features - Good to know - typically small trees 4-12m (12-40ft) with twiggy crowns. Grown for their flowers, fruit and colourful foliage. Wildlife plant - main pollinators are bees. Long-lasting fruit is a feast for birds in winter. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, red spider mite, caterpillars, apple-scab, honey fungus, canker, mildew -
Place of origin - Europe, Asia, North America -
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - usually shallowly cup-shaped with 5 petals.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile preferred.
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Tree Shape - Broadly conical
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Buy Varieties of MALUS
MALUS 'Comtesse de Paris' >
Commonly known as: Apple, Crab apple.
White flowers from pink buds. In autumn, golden yellow, slightly pointed fruits
MALUS 'Evelyn' >
Commonly known as: Apple, Crab apple.
A spectacular North American purple leaved tree whose dark purple leaves turn a stunning orange-red in autumn. Fragrant single pink flowers
MALUS 'Golden Hornet' >
Commonly known as: Apple, Crab apple.
A profusion of bright yellow crab apples which remain on the tree long after the leaves have dropped
MALUS hupehensis >
Commonly known as: Apple, Crab apple.
Spreading crabapple with fragrant white flowers and cherry-like fruit
MALUS 'John Downie' >
Commonly known as: Apple, Crab apple.
The best fruiting crab apple with white flowers and bright orange fruit
MALUS 'Profusion' >
Commonly known as: Apple, Crab apple.
Dark reddish flowers and bronzy purple leaves. Dark purple fruit
MALUS x purpurea 'Crimson Cascade' >
Commonly known as: Apple, Crab apple.
Bronze-green/purple leaves and crimson flowers. Weeping habit
MALUS 'Red Sentinel' >
Commonly known as: Apple, Crab apple.
An excellent fruiting tree with white flowers and large clusters of deep red fruits
MALUS 'Royalty' >
Commonly known as: Apple, Crab apple.
Glossy dark purple leaves turning red in autumn. Crimson-purple flowers, dark red fruits
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
