Malus domestica 'Little Pax' (Little Pax Dessert Apple Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | domestica |
| Cultivar | 'Little Pax' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | St. Cecilia's Abbey, Rhyde, Isle of Wight. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Edible fruit. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-35) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - (-30) |
| Height | 5 - 7 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A late-season dessert apple with white and pink flowers in spring that are especially attractive to pollinators. |
| Shape | Open crown. |
| Landscape | Excellent ornamental fruit tree. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in a moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, pruning if necessary in winter. If soil is too rich, vegetative growth will increase at the expense of fruit. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are pink and white, blooming in spring. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is a sweet, red dessert apple that ripens late in the season. |