Malus 'Royalty' - 1/2 STDS C12

Description
The Apple 'Royalty' (Malus) is an upright, spreading large shrub with decorative, dark red, oval fruits. These are small. It produces red, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. The Apple 'Royalty' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. 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 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive red-brown autumn colouring * bronze shoots * resistant to urban climates, can be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Royalty's are dark green, ovate, glossy, alternate, serrated. Bronze-coloured shoots. Apple 'Royalty' turns bright red-brown in autumn.

Spread
Canada.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Royalty' 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 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 red, cup-shaped flowers appear from May to June. These grow to around 3 - 4 cm in size.

Fruit
The dark red, oval fruits of Malus 'Royalty' are particularly decorative. These appear from October and are small.

Disease resistance
The following diseases should be considered with Malus 'Royalty': - Scab: healthy variety.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Root
Malus 'Royalty' is a heartroot.