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Crab Apple Van Eseltine - Malus Van Eseltine

Malus Van Eseltine

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The Crab Apple Van Eseltine is an ornamental fruit tree that seduces with its elegance and floral generosity. Belonging to the Rosaceae family, just like the domestic apple tree, it offers an enchanting spectacle in spring thanks to its many pink flowers. It is perfect for embellishing medium-sized gardens and small spaces.

Description

Height at maturity 4 to 6 m
Spread at maturity 2 to 3 m
Exposure Sun, partial shade
Flowering period April - May
Hardiness -29°C
Origin United States

Malus Van Eseltine: a floral jewel for your gardens

An exceptional ornamental apple tree

The Crab Apple Van Eseltine is an ornamental fruit tree that seduces with its elegance and floral generosity. Belonging to the Rosaceae family, just like the domestic apple tree, it offers an enchanting spectacle in spring thanks to its many pink flowers. It is perfect for embellishing medium-sized gardens and small spaces.

A horticultural variety, this old variety is the result of a crossbreeding carried out in the United States. A small multi-trunk tree, with an upright and compact shape in its youth, flares slightly with age. Its deciduous, dark green, simple and oval foliage takes on beautiful autumnal hues. It is resistant to -28 °C.

Height at maturity: of average growth, its height is between 4 and 6 meters.

Spread: approximately 2 to 3 meters.

Flowering: very abundant in spring (April-May), with large semi-double pink flowers of 4 to 5 cm, grouped in bouquets. These flowers are melliferous, they attract many pollinating insects to the garden.

Fruiting: in autumn, small yellow and red fruits of 1.5 to 2 cm appear, appreciated by birds.

Effective pollinator: the Crab Apple Van Eseltine, like all ornamental apple trees, is an excellent pollinator for fruit apple trees. Associated with other varieties of apple trees, it promotes the fruiting of your orchard.

Cultivation and maintenance of Malus Van Eseltine

Soil: the Crab Apple Van Eseltine adapts to all types of soil, provided that they are well drained, neither too dry nor too wet.

Exposure: it appreciates exposure to full sun for abundant flowering, but also adapts to partial shade

Planting: the best time to plant a Malus Van Eseltine is in autumn or spring.

Watering: young plantations require regular watering during periods of drought, after which it is no longer necessary.

Pruning: light pruning at the end of winter helps maintain a harmonious shape and boost flowering.

Fertilizer: an organic fertilizer in spring stimulates growth and flowering.

Conclusion

The Malus Van Eseltine is an ornamental fruit tree that combines beauty and utility. Its spectacular flowering, hardiness and small footprint make it a must-have in gardens. Whether you want to beautify your garden or create a productive orchard, the Crab Apple Van Eseltine will seduce you.

Caractéristiques

  • Common name : Crab Apple Van Eseltine
  • Family : Rosaceae
  • Category : tree
  • Spread : 2 to 3 m
  • Foliage : deciduous
  • Color of flowers : pink
  • Fruit : of small yellow and red decorative apples of 1.5 to 2 cm
  • Use : isolated - shrubberry - alignment
  • Soil : all
  • Habit : upright
  • Growth : average
  • Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
  • Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
  • rootstock : MM111

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