MALUS tschonoskii
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MALUS tschonoskii
Commonly known as Crab apple
Erect tree. Pink-flushed white flowers. Orange, red and purple leaves in autumn
£30.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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, mildew -
Place of origin
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DeciduousBroadly ovate, glossy, mid-green leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long with good autumn colour
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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Ovate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
7m (23ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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TreeProduces red-flushed, yellow-green fruit 3cm (1¼in) across
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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) -
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 columnar
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
7m (23ft)
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