Malus toringo 'Scarlett'
toringo crab apple 'Scarlett'
'Scarlett' is a spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with arching branches, to about 2.5m high and 3m wide. The foliage emerges purple, matures to glossy green then produces red and yellow tints in autumn. Fragrant, rich pink flowers appear in mid-spring followed by small, persistent, purple fruit
Size
Growing conditions
Colour & scent
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Position
Aspect
Exposure
Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Genus
Malus are small to medium-sized deciduous trees with showy flowers in spring and ornamental or edible fruit in autumn; some have good autumn foliage colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by chip budding in late summer or by grafting in midwinter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Pests
Aphids, woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite and caterpillars may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by apple scab, apple canker, fireblight, powdery mildews and honey fungus
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