Malus x atrosanguinea ‘Gorgeous’ – Flowering Crab Apple

Description

Malus ‘Gorgeous’ Flowering Crab Apple

Malus x atrosanguinea ‘Gorgeous’

HEIGHT: 3.0m

WIDTH: 3.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Upright & open when young, becoming rounded & spreading with age

GROWTH RATE: Slow

FOLIAGE: Dark green turning to golden in Autumn

FLOWERS: White-pink flowers in mid-spring, borne from a pink bud. An excellent floral display

FRUIT: Highly ornamental fruit. Appears in late summer to early Autumn & is crimson-red in colour. Remains on the tree until early Winter

DESCRIPTION: A highly ornamental small tree valued for its excellent white spring display and its crimson-red fruit. A good choice for small landscapes where space is restricted.

LANDSCAPE USES: Excellent flowering tree suitable for small gardens, where space is restricted

TOLERANCES: Adaptable to a wide range of conditions but best in deep, rich, well drained soils and a position in full sun. Quite good resistance to apple scab.

TREE CARE: Flowering and fruit display best in full sun. Best in deep, rich, well drained soil. Resistant to apple scab and powdery mildew and requires little or no spraying.