Malus 'Comtesse de Paris'
crab apple 'Comtesse de Paris'
'Comtesse de Paris' is a small, rounded deciduous tree to around 5m tall with dark green, ovate to elliptic leaves. In spring and early summer, white flowers emerge from pink buds and are followed by small, bright yellow, slightly pointed fruits that persist on the tree into winter
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Yellow | ||
| Winter | Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Unresolved
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. Grafting can be carried out in midwinter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
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, powdery mildews, fireblight and honey fungus
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