Malus 'Fontana' - 60 CM STEM C4

Description
Red fruits emerge from these. They are small.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow-green autumn colouring * suitable for containers * resistant to urban climates

Leaves
Attractive yellow-green autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Apple 'Fontana'(s) is hanging in the structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 light pink, cupped flowers appear from April to May. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

fruit
The red fruits of Malus 'Fontana'(s) are particularly decorative. These are small.

Use
Container, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, small/front garden

Root
Malus 'Fontana'(s) is a heartroot.