Malus 'Fontana' - 60 CM STEM C4

Description
The Apple 'Fontana'(s) (Malus) is a hanging garden plant with decorative, red fruits. These are small. It produces light pink, bowl-shaped flowers from April to May. The Apple 'Fontana'(s) also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humusy, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Fontana'(s) are light green, ovate and alternate. Apple 'Fontana'(s) is bright yellow-green in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Fontana'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Apple 'Fontana'(s) is drooping in habit.

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
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, bee pasture, small/front garden

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