Malus 'Gorgeous' Malus 'Gorgeous'

Rosaceae

Malus 'Gorgeous' Malus 'Gorgeous'

Malus 'Gorgeous' has a round crown and grows to a height of 5 - 6 m. The oval leaves are a fresh colour of green. It produces abundant white flowers in May. They are 3.5 - 4 cm in diameter and are pink when in bud. The flowers are single. After flowering the glossy red fruits appear, Ø up to 4 cm. The tree can be used in broad green verges, parks and gardens. It makes heavy demands of the soil as regards moisture supply and fertility. 'Gorgeous' is slightly sensitive to scab. Winter hardiness zone: 5

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Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Malus 'Gorgeous'

Malus 'Gorgeous' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus 'Gorgeous' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus 'Gorgeous' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus 'Gorgeous' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Malus 'Gorgeous' blooms in may.
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