Malus 'Royal Beauty' (Royal Beauty Crabapple, Weeping Flowering Crab Apple)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusMalus
Cultivar'Royal Beauty'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Height3 m
Spread3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicClusters of narrow, fragrant salmon pink blossoms on weeping branches.
ShapeRounded weeping.
LandscapeUsed as a specimen or ornamental tree.
CultivationShould be grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil of any type or acidity.
PestsSusceptible to fireblight and scab.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionMature bark is exfoliating and rough. Branches are smooth with sparse spots.
Leaf DescriptionSmall pinnate ornamental leaves.
Flower DescriptionShowy narrow 5-petaled blossoms growing in terminal racemes of 5 - 8.
Fruit DescriptionSmall vivid red pomes.
Colour DescriptionLeaves are a dull green which turn to a copper brown when ready to fall. Mature bark is grey-brown. Branches and new growth are mahogany-coloured with small white spots. Blossoms are a salmon pink. Crabapples are a vivid red colour.

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