Malus baccata 'Street Parade' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Kirschapfel (Malus baccata) is a roundish, slightly overhanging tree with decorative, cherry-red fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. They exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces white, bowl-shaped flowers in April. The Kirschapfel also has broad, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kirschapfels are dark green, broadly lanceolate.

Spread
Central Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Kirschapfel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kirschapfel is a rounded and slightly overhanging tree. It usually reaches a height of 7 - 15 m and is approx. 6 - 15 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear in April. These are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
The cherry-red fruits of Malus baccata are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Keep for a very long time.

Use
Landscape, park, bee pasture, bird food plant, solitary plant

Root
Malus baccata is a heartroot.