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Malus × micromalus | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Malus × micromalus

Malus × micromalus

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A small, upright, deciduous tree with profuse, fragrant, pink and white blossom opening from dark pink buds. The fruit are about cherry-sized and red or yellow

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by chip budding in late summer. Grafting can be carried out in midwinter

Pests

Aphids, woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite and caterpillars may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by apple scab, apple canker, powdery mildews and honey fungus

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

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years