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Malus 'John Downie' (Apple 'John Downie')
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8m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Malus 'John Downie'
Other names
Apple 'John Downie'
Genus
Malus Malus
Variety or Cultivar
'John Downie' _ 'John Downie' is a mid-sized, deciduous tree with bright green leaves and pink-budded white blossom. In autumn the fruits are bright scarlet-orange.
Malus 'John Downie' is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Woolly aphid , Fruit tree red spider mite Aphids , Caterpillars , Woolly aphid , Fruit tree red spider mite
Apple and pear canker , Apple scab , Powdery mildew Apple and pear canker , Apple scab , Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting
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Where to grow
Malus 'John Downie' (Apple 'John Downie') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Malus 'John Downie'
Other names
Apple 'John Downie'
Genus
Malus Malus
Variety or Cultivar
'John Downie' _ 'John Downie' is a mid-sized, deciduous tree with bright green leaves and pink-budded white blossom. In autumn the fruits are bright scarlet-orange.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Woolly aphid , Fruit tree red spider mite
Specific diseases
Apple and pear canker , Apple scab , Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting
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Where to grow
Malus 'John Downie' (Apple 'John Downie') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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