Malus toringo Scarlet®
£75.00
- out of stock
notes
The perfect specimen for year-round flower and foliage interest, the crab apple Malus Scarlett is a small tree with a spreading habit. In spring, dark pink flowers smother the branches, and glossy foliage emerges purple, before turning green over the summer and then scarlet with purple tints in autumn. Small dark pink fruit remains on the tree even after the leaves have fallen.
Dimensions
- 12L Approx.
- Height and Spread: 250cm (8ft) x 300cm (10ft) in 10-20 years
Delivery
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Features
notes
The perfect specimen for year-round flower and foliage interest, the crab apple Malus Scarlett is a small tree with a spreading habit. In spring, dark pink flowers smother the branches, and glossy foliage emerges purple, before turning green over the summer and then scarlet with purple tints in autumn. Small dark pink fruit remains on the tree even after the leaves have fallen.
Insights
This is one of the last crab apples to lose its leaves – keeping foliage well into November. Malus Scarlett is a recipient of RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Details
Flowers: June/ July
Planting
- Any moist, well-drained soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- Self-fertile
- Can be pruned in winter – remove damaged branches and shoots at the base of the tree. Do not tip prune crab apples
Scent
Delicately scented flowers
Glossary