Purple Weeping Crabapple Tree | Malus 'Royal Beauty'
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Purple Weeping Crabapple Tree
Malus 'Royal Beauty'
- A gracefully weeping variety of crabapple which is covered in beautiful red-purple flowers in April and May
- All year round interest, with purple-bronze leaves in spring maturing to plum with a hint of green in late summer and turning golden yellow and bronze in autumn
- Small dark 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 feature tree in a lawn or in wildlife gardens
- Grows to only 3 x 3m and can be grown in pots
- This variety is a valuable pollinator for early apple varieties
- Pollution tolerant - ideal for urban gardens
- 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, Purple Weeping 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 Purple Weeping Crabapple Tree grows to a height of 3 to 4 metres, with a weeping spread of 3 to 4 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Purple Weeping 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?
Purple Weeping 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?
Purple Weeping 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?
Purple Weeping 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 'Royal Beauty' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -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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