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Soil Type
Acidic, Chalky / Alkaline, Well-drained
Habit (Shape)
Rounded, Standard
Position
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardiness
Hardy (Cold winter)
Calendar
Flowering in May
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Height (when grown)
3-5m
Lighting
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Blossom Colour
White
Leaf Colour
Green
Fruiting in Aug, Dec, Nov, Oct, Sep
The Crab Apple ‘Gorgeous’ is a lovely shaped small, spreading deciduous tree. With a dense rounded habit with scented apple blossom in spring. Large slender white star-shaped flowers open from pink buds. Green leaves through summer changing to yellow and orange in the autumn and perfect little glossy red crab apples. The abundant fruit lasts well into November. Malus ‘Gorgeous’ makes delicious tangy pink crab apple jelly, alternatively, leaves the fruit on the tree to give an attractive winter display and provide food for wildlife.
Crab Apple Gorgeous is self-fertile and likes sun or partial shade and moist fertile well-drained soil. Minimal pruning in late autumn or early spring.
Cultivation: Cottage & informal gardens, city & courtyard Soil: Moderate fertile well-drained. Chalk, clay, loam, sand Aspect: North, south, west & east facing Position: Sun, partial shade, exposed or sheltered Foliage: Deciduous green leaves turn golden in autumn Flowering: Fragrant pink buds turn to white blossom in spring Fruiting: Crimson crab apples in autumn Habit: Spreading rounded habit Growth: Average Fragrance: Yes Hardiness: Fully hardy Benefits to Wildlife: Bees, birds, butterflies, and small creatures Height & Spread in Maturity: 4-5m x 3.5-3m
Symbolism: It is a symbol of fertility and is associated with love and marriage
History: Introduced by Hayward Wright, New Zealand in 1925.
The tree is watered before being carefully packed by one of our experienced staff on site. It comes in a cardboard box lined with straw. (We try to use as much recycling material as possible) The box is addressed to the customer or a specified name and address and sent out overnight delivery to arrive on requested dates.
Please note the size of the tree that you are ordering, as our trees are provided for our clients to plant themselves, which may appear at a small size rather than the fully grown tree as shown in the photos. To find out more information, please visit our Delivery & Returns page.
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