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Malus spectabilis 'Plena'
Double flowering Chinese crab
Notes

Uses: Small Chinese crab apple.
Tree displays masses of rose prink buds then semi-double pink flowers in spring.
Good choice for smaller gardens and parks.
Foliage turns yellow-green in autumn.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-vase_d Vase
  • Height 5-6m
  • Spread 4-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Rosaceae
  • Botanical Name Malus spectabilis 'Plena'
  • Common Name Double flowering Chinese crab
  • Origin East Asia, China
  • Habit Vase shaped, Dense
  • Landscape Footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Light frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Bright-green
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Winter sun, Habitat, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Seasonal Colour Autumn
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)