Malus - Just Arrived
The grey-green foliage is most attractive when it emerges and turns to warm shades of yellow in autumn. But wait, it doesn't stop there, the Malus or Crabapple family offers more than just beautiful blossom. Most have highly ornamental fruit that appears in autumn after the flowers and holds on the tree well into the winter or until picked for delicious Crabapple Jelly. One of the top fruiting varieties is "Jack Humm" which has large bright crimson fruit flushed with a little yellow and orange. These fruits are seldom touched by birds so if you don't wish to process into Jelly they will add interest to the winter garden.
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Crabapples are quite easy to grow in a sunny sheltered position. They are tolerant of most soil types except for water logged soil. If you feel that your soil is a little poor then spread some slow release fertilizer around the tree in spring, perhaps adding some mulch or compost at the same time. Remember to leave space between the trunk of the tree and the start of the mulch layer.
Any pruning should be done in winter on a dry day. Basically prune for the first couple of years to get a nice open shape with three main branches that form a V - or what is known in horticulture as a vase shape. After that you can pretty much let the tree alone and just enjoy. Warning: some Crabapples to have quite sharp spurs so if you are working under or around the tree take care not to meet one of these head on or you will in danger of becoming a crabby apple yourself!
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aka Weeping Crabapple
There is a lot to like about the gorgeous weeping Crabapple. Masses of dark red buds open to reveal soft crimson blossoms in spring, these are followed by small red fruits that will hold on the tree well into winter. The foliage is a soft shade of maroon. Easy to grow in a sunny spot. Deciduous. PVR.
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Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Malus Crabapple Ellerslie H/W 1.7m
Current Stock Height: STD-170/HGT-230 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$89.99
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aka Japanese Arching Crabapple
An early blooming ornamental Crabapple with pendulous arching branches decorated with tight red buds. These open to beautiful white blossoms flushed with pink throughout September/October. The flowers are followed by small red and yellow fruits. Hardy and easy to grow. Deciduous.
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Malus Crabapple Floribunda H/W 1.5m
Current Stock Height: 150/250 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$84.99
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aka Bechtel Crab
Bechtel Crab. This highly ornamental small tree is a firm favourite here at Wairere. Large, double, frilly pink, fragrant blossom decorates the tree in late spring. The summer foliage is a soft sage green and also very decorative. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Deciduous
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Malus Crabapple Ioensis Plena H/W 1.2m
Current Stock Height: STD-120/HGT-180 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$74.99
aka Bechtel Crab
Bechtel Crab. This highly ornamental small tree is a firm favourite here at Wairere. Large, double, frilly pink, fragrant blossom decorates the tree in late spring. The summer foliage is a soft sage green and also very decorative. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Deciduous
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Malus Crabapple Ioensis Plena H/W 1.5m
Current Stock Height: STD-150/HGT-230 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$84.99
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aka Bechtel Crab
Bechtel Crab. This highly ornamental small tree is a firm favourite here at Wairere. Large, double, frilly pink, fragrant blossom decorates the tree in late spring. The summer foliage is a soft sage green and also very decorative. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Deciduous
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Malus Crabapple Ioensis Plena H/W 1.7m
Current Stock Height: 170/230 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$89.99
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aka Weeping Crabapple
A gorgeous crabapple with pendulous weeping branches that are covered in bright carmine red blossoms in spring. The new leaf growth also has red tones before turning to bronze-green for summer. Small red ornamental fruits appear after the flowers. Plant in the sun. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Malus Crabapple Kaitoke H/W 1.5
Current Stock Height: STD-150/HGT-220 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$84.99
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aka Weeping Crabapple
A gorgeous Crabapple with pendulous weeping branches that are covered in bright carmine red blossoms in spring. The new leaf growth also has red tones before turning to bronze-green for summer. Small red ornamental fruits appear after the flowers. Plant in the sun. Deciduous.
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Malus Crabapple Kaitoke H/W 1.7m
Current Stock Height: STD-170/HGT-210 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$89.99
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aka Weeping Crabapple
A showy semi-weeping form of Crabapple that has gently cascading branches draped with blush white flowers in spring. These are followed by small brilliant red fruits. Good autumn foliage colour and attractive bare branch structure in winter. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous.
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Malus Crabapple Red Jade H/W 1.5m
Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$84.99
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aka Weeping Crabapple
A showy semi-weeping form of Crabapple that has gently cascading branches draped with blush white flowers in spring. These are followed by small brilliant red fruits. Good autumn foliage colour and attractive bare branch structure in winter. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous.
Malus are relatively hardy and tolerant and therefore easy to grow. However they are happiest in a sunny well drained position in deeply worked soil. If possible shelter from strong wind.
Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Malus Crabapple Red Jade H/W 1.7m
Current Stock Height: STD-170/HGT-180 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
$69.99
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Malus Crabapple Red Jade H/W 1.7m
Current Stock Height: STD-170/HGT-200 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$89.99
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