Malus tschonoskii

A beautiful small tree native to the woods of Eastern Asia and Japan, Malus tschonoskii has a distinctive, columnar habit and delightful, white-tinged pink flowers in May. These flowers are followed by colourful yellow-red fruit with a slightly acid flavour in autumn.

Malus tschonoskii will usually produce its best display of autumn colour if planted in a very sunny position.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Flower Colour: Pinkish-white.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Malus tschonoskii Belmonte'  grows to be a small, narrow and columnar tree.
  • Height: up to 6 - 8 m (20 - 26 ft).
  • Spread: up to 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft).