Malus Rudolph
Malus Rudolph, Crab Apple. A rounded tree with bronze-green leaves, reddish purple when young. Pretty dark purple-pink flowers open from dark red buds in late spring followed by purple-red fruits. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June.
Plant in moist fertile well drained soil. Full sun, Hardy.
General Tree Planting and care
- Water the Tree thoroughly and allow to drain fully
- If the Tree is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base Adding a bucketful of planting compost
- Drive in one or two tree stakes a little off centre
- Remove the pot gently, if the tree is well rooted cut off the pot
- Position the tree against the stake if one stake is used or in the middle if two are being used
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in well
- Secure to the stake or stakes using one or two rubber adjustable straps
- Water the tree and area thoroughly, then again at least once a week during the first growing season
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring
