Malus 'Ola' - Liners bare root

Description
The Apple 'Ola' (Malus) is an upright, dwarf garden plant with decorative, purple-red, oval fruits. These are small. It produces pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers in May. The Apple 'Ola' also has egg-shaped, glossy leaves. In a sunny location with humusy, loose, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and grows to around 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Apple 'Ola' are glossy, ovate and alternate.

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

Growth
Apple 'Ola' is upright and dwarf in habit. As a rule, it grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally in June, is advisable for this plant.

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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: Until June.

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. - Pruning wounds, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The pink-coloured, cup-shaped flowers appear in May. These grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Fruit
The purple-red, oval fruits of Malus 'Ola' are particularly decorative. These appear from July and are small.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered for Malus 'Ola': - Fire blight: healthy variety - Powdery mildew: healthy variety - Scab: healthy variety.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bird food plant, cottage garden, jam, dessert, decoration

Root
Malus 'Ola' is a heartroot.