Malus 'Royal Beauty' - STEM 225 CM, GIRTH 6-8 CM C25

Description
The Apple 'Royal Beauty' (Malus) is an upright, overhanging small tree with decorative, red fruits. These are small. It produces dark pink, bowl-shaped flowers in May. The Apple 'Royal Beauty' also has egg-shaped, dark red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humusy, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * hardy in urban climates

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Royal Beauty's are dark red, ovate, alternate.

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

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Royal Beauty' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Apple 'Royal Beauty' is an upright and overhanging small tree. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide.

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

Fruit
The red fruits of Malus 'Royal Beauty' are particularly decorative. These appear from August and are small.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Root
Malus 'Royal Beauty' is a heartroot.