Malus 'John Downie' - P9

Description
The Apple 'John Downie' (Malus) is a large, upright shrub with decorative, orange-red, oval fruits. These are small. It produces white, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. The Apple 'John Downie' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Resistant to urban climates, can be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'John Downie's are dark green, ovate, glossy, alternate, serrated.

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'John Downie' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

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 white, cupped flowers appear from May to June. These grow to around 3 - 4 cm in size.

Fruit
The orange-red, oval fruits of Malus 'John Downie' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are small.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered with Malus 'John Downie': - Scab: healthy variety.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Root
Malus 'John Downie' is a heartroot.