Malus domestica Little Pax (D)

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  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

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Cultivation

Prefers a deep, fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Will not thrive on very acid soils, shallow chalk soils or with shade for more than half the day. May require fruit thinning to improve fruit size and quality. See apple cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by chip budding or grafting onto a clonal rootstock for fruit. The rootstock used will largely determine the vigour of the tree

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• Cottage and informal garden
• Patio and container plants
• Wildlife gardens
• Wall side borders
• Edible fruit

Pruning

Prune according to chosen training method. See apple pruning

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, including woolly aphid and rosy apple aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, codling moth and other caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to common apple diseases including apple canker, apple scab, powdery mildews, brown rot, honey fungus and blossom wilt