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MALUS 'Comtesse de Paris'
Commonly known as Crab apple

White flowers from pink buds. In autumn, golden yellow, slightly pointed fruits
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mites, caterpillars, apple scab, honey fungus, canker, fireblight, mildew -
Place of origin
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DeciduousVariable, wavy-margined, occasionally lobed, mid-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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White
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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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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft) -
FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitLong-stalked, lemon-shaped fruit, 1.5cm (½in) across, lasting into winter
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TreeSmall, densely branched 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 soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
4m (13ft)
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