Malus Coccinella - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The Apple 'Coccinella'® (Malus) is a large, conical, deciduous shrub with decorative, egg-shaped, purple-red leaves. It also bears purple-violet, bowl-shaped flowers in May. These produce dark red, round fruits. In a sunny location with humusy, loose, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Malus 'Courtarou'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive orange-red autumn colouring

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Coccinella'® are purple-red, ovate and alternate. Apple 'Coccinella'® turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Coccinella'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Apple 'Coccinella'® is a large conical shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 7 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 purple-violet, cupped flowers appear in May.

Disease resistance
The following diseases should be considered Malus 'Coccinella'®: - Fire blight: highest health - Scab: highest health.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Root
Malus 'Coccinella'® is a heartroot.