Lebanese wild apple

How to Grow and Care for Lebanese wild apple

Lebanese wild apple · Malus trilobata

Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate partial shade

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Lebanese wild apple

Lebanese wild apple
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate partial shade

How to Water Lebanese wild apple?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Lebanese wild apple?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Lebanese wild apple?

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What Soil Is Best for Lebanese wild apple?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Lebanese wild apple?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Lebanese wild apple?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Lebanese wild apple?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Lebanese wild apple?

Propagate by sowing seed in a seedbed in autumn, by chip budding in late summer or grafting in midwinter

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How to Transplant Lebanese wild apple?

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How to Care for Lebanese wild apple in Winter?

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How to Plant Lebanese wild apple?

Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate partial shade

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How to Repot Lebanese wild apple?

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How to Harvest Lebanese wild apple?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

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

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The Toxicity of Lebanese wild apple

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About Lebanese wild apple

Attributes of Lebanese wild apple

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitInformation to be completed
OriginEastern Mediterranean, Northern Eastern Greece

Scientific Classification

Species
Malus trilobata
Genus
Malus
Family
Rosaceae
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