Malus 'Professor Sprenger' - C5 - BUSH

Description
The Crab apple 'Professor Sprenger' (Malus x zumi) is a large conical shrub with decorative, orange-red, round fruits. These are small. It produces white, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. The Crab apple 'Professor Sprenger' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * can be planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Crab apple 'Professor Sprenger' are dark green, ovate, alternate, toothed. Crab apple 'Professor Sprenger' is bright yellow-red in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Crab apple 'Professor Sprenger' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Malus x zumi 'Professor Sprenger' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are small.

Disease resistance
The following diseases should be considered Malus x zumi 'Professor Sprenger': - Scab: highest health.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Malus x zumi 'Professor Sprenger' is a heartroot.