crab apple 'Pink Perfection'

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A small tree to about 5m with semi-double, scented, pale pink flowers opening from rose-pink buds in mid-spring, followed by small, red fruit

crab apple 'Pink Perfection'

Scientific classification

Species
crab apple 'Pink Perfection' (Malus 'Pink Perfection')
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
4-8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
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Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of crab apple 'Pink Perfection'

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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

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crab apple 'Pink Perfection' care guide

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

Propagation

Propagate by budding in late summer or grafting in mid-winter

Growing

Best in moderately fertile soil in a sunny position

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Common pests and 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, fruit tree red spider mite and caterpillars

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