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  • MALUS 'Royalty'
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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
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £75.00 each 
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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
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 10cm (4in) long. Larger leaves are slightly lobed.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Crimson purple.
    • Cup-shaped
      Shallowly cup-shaped
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Fruit
      Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
      Dark red fruit 1.5cm (½in) across.
    • Tree
    • Zero Rated Item
      No VAT on this plant
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile preferred
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Tolerated but full sun preferred
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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