MALUS 'Evelyn'
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MALUS 'Evelyn'
Commonly known as Crab apple
A spectacular North American purple leaved tree whose dark purple leaves turn a stunning orange-red in autumn. Fragrant single pink flowers
H/Std
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.
£75.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Hybrid of the now rare in the wild American Praire Crab, a form of M. ionensis. Syn. M. Rubra. Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mite, caterpillars, apple scab, honey fungus, canker, fireblight, mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. 1953. Arie den Boer, Des Moines -
Deciduous
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
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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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lobed
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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Tree
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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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) -
Scented flowersCharacteristic fragrance
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
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