Malus domestica 'Suncats' - STDS 6-8 CM CONT

Description
The Apple 'Suncats'® (Malus domestica) produces red, medium-firm fruits. They have a tart, mild flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from August. Its light pink flowers are a beautiful sight. With its columnar growth, the Apple 'Suncats'® grows to around 3 metres high and 40 cm wide, making it ideal for growing in pots on balconies or terraces.

Bulletpoints
* tart, mild 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 'Suncats'®s are medium green, ovate, serrated.

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

Growth
Apple 'Suncats'® is a columnar small tree. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 30 - 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 'Suncats'® prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 'Suncats'® forms light pink flowers from April.

Fruit
The red stone fruits have a sour, mild flavour. The creamy white flesh is medium firm. Ripening time from August.

Use
Tubs, bee pasture, consumption, balcony/terrace