Malus x 'Gorgeous'

Malus x 'Gorgeous'

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(Crab Apple) Grown for its blossom and fruit, Malus x 'Gorgeous' is a small tree with masses of very large flowers (up to 3cm across) which are pink in bud and open to pure white

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Supplied Size:

5 litre pot (2 - 3 years old, 125 - 150 cm tall)

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(For any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
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Grown for its blossom and fruit, Malus x 'Gorgeous' has masses of very large flowers (up to 3cm across) which are pink in bud and open to pure white. In autumn, large numbers of glossy, orange-red fruit appear on the branches.

An upright and open tree when young, this starts to spread as it matures with gently weeping branches. The fruit can be cooked to make good crab apple jelly!

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: April - May.
Flower Colour:White
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Malus x 'Gorgeous' grows to be a small tree with a densely branching, rounded crown.
- Height: 6 m (20 ft).
- Spread: 6 m (20 ft).

Notes: Malus x 'Gorgeous' can be pruned to shape in late winter or early spring if required.

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas
Special Features: Flowers in Spring, Fruit - Ornamental, Fruit - Edible, Wildlife Friendly - Bees

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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