Malus × adstringens 'Jay Darling'

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An upright, deciduous ornamental tree reaching a potential height of up to 10m, with a rounded habit and toothed green foliage changing to crimson-red in the autumn. Large, fragrant wine-red flowers appear in the summer followed by small, purple-red fruits

Malus × adstringens 'Jay Darling'

Scientific classification

Species
Malus × adstringens 'Jay Darling' (Malus × adstringens 'Jay Darling')
Genus
Malus
Family
Rosaceae
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Trees
Plant type
8-12 metres
Height
wider than 8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
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Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Malus × adstringens 'Jay Darling'

Distribution of Malus × adstringens 'Jay Darling'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Malus × adstringens 'Jay Darling'

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Malus × adstringens 'Jay Darling' care guide

Deep root watering, mulch layer retains consistent moisture
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep root watering, mulch layer retains consistent moisture

Fertilizing

Fruit tree organic feed twice yearly spring and mid summer

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by chip budding in late summer. Grafting can be carried out in midwinter

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position; will tolerate partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to apple scab, apple canker, fireblight, powdery mildews and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite and caterpillars may be a problem

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