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. |