'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree | Malus moerlandsii
Like 'Profusion'... but better!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree
Malus moerlandsii
- A profusion of deep magenta purple flowers in spring
- Copper-red foliage matures to a dark forest green before turning yellow/bronze in the autumn
- Small purple crab apples appear in autumn and stay until winter
- Not suitable for culinary use but the birds love them and will flock to your garden
- Grow as a focal point in a lawn, as part of a hedge or in wildlife gardens
- Malus Profusion Improved is an improved version of the popular Malus Profusion and is much less prone to apple scab as well as being drought and pollution tolerant
- Beneficial to pollinating insects
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree can be grown in a pot, though it performs best in the ground long-term. Start with a large 60cm+ container. It may need planting out after 5-10 years. Ensure consistent watering during hot spells above 25°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree reaches a mature height of 6 to 8 metres, with a spread of 5 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Profusion Improved' Crabapple Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring before bud break, removing dead or crossing branches to maintain a balanced shape.
How hardy is this plant?
Malus moerlandsii is fully hardy throughout the UK with an RHS rating of H6, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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