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crab apple 'Wisley Crab'

Malus 'Wisley Crab'

Fragrant

Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A rounded, deciduoustree with oval leaves up to 10cm long, bronze-red at first, turning dark green. Lightly fragrant, dark purple-red flowers appear in late spring followed by large, conical, dark red fruit 7cm long

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

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position, though partial shade is tolerated

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, fireblight, powdery mildews and honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years