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crab apple 'Golden Gem'

Malus 'Golden Gem'

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A small tree to about 4m, with a rounded crown. Strongly scented, pure white flowers are produced in dense clusters in late spring, followed by pea-sized, yellow fruit

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by budding in late summer or grafting in mid-winter

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, including woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to apple canker, apple scab, blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, honey fungus and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years