Malus 'Butterball' - 150-175 CM C25

Description
The Apple 'Butterball' (Malus) is a sprawling, picturesque large shrub with decorative, yellow, round fruits that last a very long time. It produces white, cup-shaped flowers from April to May. The Apple 'Butterball' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * picturesque large shrub * cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Butterball's are medium green, ovate, alternate.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Butterball' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sprawling, picturesque.

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).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The yellow, round fruits of Malus 'Butterball' are particularly decorative. These appear from October. Sticks for a very long time.

Disease resistance
The following diseases should be considered Malus 'Butterball': - Powdery mildew: highest health - Scab: highest health.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bed edging, bird food plant

Root
Malus 'Butterball' is a heartroot.