Malus 'Royalty' - 80 CM STEM C5

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 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 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.

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

Use
Ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Root
Malus 'Royalty' is a heartroot.