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Malus × robusta 'Dolgo' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Malus × robusta 'Dolgo'

Malus × robusta 'Dolgo'

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A small tree to about 5m with glossy, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Scented, pink-tinged, white flowers are carried abundantly in mid- to late spring, followed by oval, red fruit up to 2cm across

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

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

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years