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crab apple 'R.J. Fulcher' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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crab apple 'R.J. Fulcher'

Malus 'R.J. Fulcher'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

a small deciduous tree with arching branches and deeply-lobedpurple leaves which turn yellow and orangein autumn. Profuse bright pink flowers in springare followed by tiny, red crab apples on long stalks

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 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 Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun for best colour

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by chip budding in late summer, or grafting 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 and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverBanks SlopesPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years