Malus Transitoria Royal Raindrops

Malus transitoria Royal Raindrops

Botanical Name: Malus transitoria Royal Raindrops Common Names: Cut Leaf Crabapple, JFS-KW5, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Trees Plant Habit: Spreading, Upright

Description: A showy deciduous tree that can be used in most home gardens, as a street tree and in parks. Grown for the masses of lightly fragrant flowers that are two toned reddish-pink. Season interest is increased in Autumn with deep purple cutleaf deeply divided foliage turning rich orange, bronzy red. Showy sparkling red fruits appear from late Summer through to Autumn. Makes a lovely avenue planting. Grows approx 6m x 5m.

Mature Height: 4-10m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 4-10m Soil Type: Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Family Name: Rosaceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens Origin: NorthAmerica

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Purple Flower Colours: Pink Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Prefers a full sun position with a well-drained soil. Does not tolerate high pH soils. Flowering Season: Spring Naturally has a nice shape, so only prune if required. Feed in early Spring with an Fruit: Yes annual slow-release fertiliser.

Requirements: Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well Maintenance Level: Medium Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Frost: High Wind: High

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