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Beginner
skill rating |
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8m
max. spread |
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8m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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3 hours care
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Botanical name: Malus hupehensis
Other names: Hupeh crab, Malus theifera
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Genus: Malus
Species: M. hupehensis - M. hupehensis is a mid-sized, deciduous tree with dark-green leaves and fragrant, white blossom in spring. In autumn it bears red, cherry-like fruits.
Malus hupehensis is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are scented in spring
Tree shape: Open branched, Spreading, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Narcissus 'Jenny' (Daffodil 'Jenny'), Narcissus 'Falconet' (Daffodil 'Falconet')
Malus hupehensis (Hupeh crab) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun, although it will tolerate partial shade. Keep a clear area around the trunk of at least 60cm radius.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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