Malus 'Rudolph'
crab apple 'Rudolph'
In its early years, ‘Rudolph’ is initially upright, developing a spreading crown, once established that becomes pendulous in maturity, with a more rounded habit. The flowers, almost 5cm in size, emerge from brownish-purple buds and open to reveal dusky-pink, slightly bleached white blooms, arranged in clusters of 4 to 8. Ovate to elliptic, toothed, glossy leaves appear after the flowers, copper-red at first, turning dark-green in summer, and golden-yellow in autumn, matched by the reddish-yellow, elongated edible fruit.
How to care for Malus Rudolph:
When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
8m
Eventual spread:
8m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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