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Malus Princeton Cardinal | Crab Apple
Malus Princeton Cardinal | Crab Apple

Malus Princeton Cardinal | Crab Apple

SKU: PL30007023
12 litre pot | MM106 root stock | 1.6m
£149.99
Available to order from summer
bare root | MM106 root stock | 1m tall
£59.99
Available to order from autumn
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Overview

Sumptuous deep pink flowers and dark spring leaves set the spring tone for this beautiful, deciduous crab apple tree. In autumn, the crown of the tree is covered in small, deep red fruit. 'Cardinal' is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, and this medium-sized tree, initially upright and spreading with age, has good disease resistance to scab and mildew.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Height:1.25m tall

Please note: Heights are measured from the top of the pot upwards

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Plant 'Cardinal' as soon as conditions allow (avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil). Choose a sheltered spot to protect emerging blossom. Incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake and support firmly. If required, prune in winter to remove any dead, diseased or crossing branches.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Bare root plants are either wrapped in plastic bags or waxed paper where possible and then placed into a cardboard box.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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