Malus 'Royalty' (AGM) 12L
Product Code: 163308
£79.99
- Common Name: Crab Apple
- 'Royalty' is a spreading deciduous tree with ovate deep purple leaves reddening in autumn, and clusters of purplish-red flowers in spring, followed by small, deep purple fruits
- Foliage: Deciduous Habit: Bushy
- Position: Full sun, Partial shade. Aspect: South-facing or West-facing or East-facing or North-facing.
- Soil: Loam, Sand, Clay, Chalk. Moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained. pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Ultimate height: 4-8 metres. Ultimate spread: 4-8 metres. Time to ultimate height: 20-50 years
- Suggested planting locations: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Description
Description
The velvety, reddish colour of the Malus Royalty flowers that appear in April-May make a wonderful contrast to the dramatic dark purple, almost black foliage that turns a vivid red in the autumn. A small, rounded tree, this Purple Flowering Crab Apple, as it is more commonly known, will grow to about 4 x 3 metres in 20 years making it an ideal choice for the smaller garden. The crab apples are not very useful for culinary purposes but are highly decorative, emerging as a deep red colour and ripening to black. The fruits are very popular with various wildlife and the flowers attract bees. This tree will thrive when planted in moist, well-drained soil and is also tolerant of pollution. A very striking tree, that despite its small size, still manages to make an impact.
