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MALUS 'Fruitilicious'
Commonly known as Crab apple
White flowers followed by large, orange fruits in autumn.
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Deciduous
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White
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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TreeBroadly upright, spreading tree. Produces large, elongated green fruit to 5cm (2in) long by 4cm (1¾in) across, colouring through to autumn
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
MALUS 'Fruitilicious'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowModern cultivar with excellent disease resistance. Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insectsPests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mites, caterpillars, apple scab, honey fungus, canker, fireblight, mildew
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Flower ShapeCup-shapedShallowly cup-shapedSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsCottage gardenSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrate
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendly
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