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Malus 'Gorgeous'

Gorgeous Crabapple

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Information by:         Photographer: Connon Nurser

 

Description

Malus 'Gorgeous' is a deciduous tree. It produces masses of single, semi-double, or double flowers with a musky scent that appears in spring, usually before the foliage unfurls. Tiny red, orange or yellow apples ripen from midsummer into autumn.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red, Yellow

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.