Malus tschonoskii - 20-30 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Apple (Malus tschonoskii) is a small ovoid tree with decorative, yellow-red fruits. It produces white flowers in May. The Apple also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a semi-shady location with loamy soil, it usually grows to a height of around 12 metres and is around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * Can be planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apples are medium green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 7 - 12 cm in size. Apple is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Apple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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 white flowers appear in May. These grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Fruit
The yellow-red fruits of Malus tschonoskii are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Malus tschonoskii are tomentose.

Root
Malus tschonoskii is a heartroot.