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MALUS 'Royalty'
Commonly known as Crab apple
Glossy dark purple leaves turning red in autumn. Crimson-purple flowers, dark red fruits
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mite, caterpillars, apple scab, honey fungus, canker, mildew -
Place of origin
Canada, 1950s -
DeciduousLeaves to 10cm (4in) long. Larger leaves are slightly lobed.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetCrimson purple. -
Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft) -
FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitDark red fruit 1.5cm (½in) across.
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Tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile preferred
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Tolerated but full sun preferred -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
8m (26ft)
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