Malus × micromalus
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A small, upright, deciduous tree with profuse, fragrant, pink and white blossom opening from dark pink buds. The fruit are about cherry-sized and red or yellow

Scientific classification
- Species
- Malus × micromalus (Malus × micromalus)
- Genus
- Malus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Malus × micromalus
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 × micromalus
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Malus × micromalus care guide
- Water deeply during dry periods; established trees are moderately drought-tolerant.
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water deeply during dry periods; established trees are moderately drought-tolerant.
Fertilizing
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.
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
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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 and rosy apple aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, codling moth and other caterpillars
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