CRAB APPLE

Flowering Crab Apple Spectabilis

Malus Spectablis

DESCRIPTION:

Rose pink semi-double flowers, with a slight fragrance are produced in abundance in mid Spring. A small amount of large yellow fruit is produced. Bright green foliage changes to yellow and orange in Autumn.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

5 metres x 3 metres

SHAPE:

Upright vase shape

FOLIAGE:

Bright green, changing to yellow and orange Autumn tones.

FLOWERS:

Semi double rose-pink flowers.

FRUIT:

Large yellow fruit

COMMENTS:

Protect from strong winds

TREE CARE:

Plant in full sun in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.