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crab apple 'Comtesse de Paris'

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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

Scientific classification

Species: crab apple 'Comtesse de Paris' (Malus 'Comtesse de Paris')
Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of crab apple 'Comtesse de Paris'

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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 crab apple 'Comtesse de Paris'

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crab apple 'Comtesse de Paris' care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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.