Malus 'Rudolph' - 40-60 CM C2

Description
The Apple 'Rudolph' (Malus) is an upright, slender, large shrub with decorative, orange-coloured, oval fruits that keep for a very long time. They exude a light fragrance. It produces pink, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. The Apple 'Rudolph' also has egg-shaped, copper-brown leaves. The red-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, 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
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * red-brown shoots * can be grown over

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Rudolph's are copper-brown, ovate, alternate. Red-brown shoots.

Spread
Canada.

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

Growth
Upright, slender.

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

Flower
The pink-red, cup-shaped flowers appear from May to June. These are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The orange-coloured, oval fruits of Malus 'Rudolph' are particularly decorative. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Malus 'Rudolph' is a heartroot.