Malus 'Wintergold' - P9

Description
The Apple 'Wintergold' (Malus) is an upright, overhanging large shrub with decorative, yellow, round fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. It produces white, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. The Apple 'Wintergold' also has dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamental * Cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Wintergold's are dark green, alternate, lobed.

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

Growth
Upright, overhanging.

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 white, cup-shaped flowers appear from May to June. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Fruit
The yellow, round fruits of Malus 'Wintergold' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Cling for a very long time.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Root
Malus 'Wintergold' is a heartroot.