Malus 'Hillieri' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Apple 'Hillieri' (Malus) is an upright, spreading large shrub with decorative, orange-red, round fruits. It produces pink-white, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. The Apple 'Hillieri' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * Can be planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Hillieri's are dark green, ovate, glossy, alternate, serrated. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size. Apple 'Hillieri' is bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Hillieri' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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).

Flower
The pink-white, cupped flowers are semi-double and appear from May to June.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Malus 'Hillieri' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Malus 'Hillieri' is a heartroot.