Malus domestica 'Red Sensation' - 150-175 CM C12

Description
The Apple 'Red Sensation' (Malus domestica) produces red fruits. They have a sweet and sour flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from September. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its columnar growth, the Apple 'Red Sensation' grows to around 4 metres high and 40 cm wide, making it ideal for growing in pots on balconies or terraces.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Malus domestica 'Ballerina® Red Sensation'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet and sour flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for growing in pots * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Red Sensation' are medium green, ovate, serrated.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Red Sensation' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Apple 'Red Sensation' is a columnar growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 20 - 40 cm wide.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Malus domestica 'Red Sensation' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil. Commercially available container plant soil.

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

Tasks
- Fertilising: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
This plant also thrives on balconies and terraces. Bright, sheltered locations are ideal. Water twice a day on hot days. Fertilise weekly from June onwards. An irrigation system can make the work easier.

Flower
Malus domestica 'Red Sensation' forms white flowers from May.

Fruit
The red stone fruits have a sweet and sour flavour. Ripening time from September.

Use
Tubs, bee pasture, consumption, balcony/patio, small/front garden