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

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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- Ideal temperature
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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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