If ornamental apple finds a suitable location and is planted there professionally, cultivation is reduced to a minimum. All important questions about the correct planting of Malus hybrids receive a compact answer here.

The ornamental apple is best planted in autumn

At which location does Zierapfel feel comfortable?

Allocate a crab apple to a sunny, warm and well-ventilated location. The more sunlight the tree can absorb, the more opulent the flowers will be. An airy location allows the leaves to dry faster after rain and thus prevents the dreaded scab disease.

What should the soil be like?

We recommend a nutrient-rich, humus-loose soil so that a crab apple shows its best side. A slightly acidic to neutral pH value is just as beneficial as a fresh, moist and well-drained condition. For cultivation in a bucket, we recommend a mix of compost, some clay, sand and perlite (€37.51) breathing flakes.

When is planting time?

Trees grown in containers can be planted throughout the growing season. As long as the ground isn't frozen or desert-like dry, a crab apple establishes itself quickly. The best planting time is September to November.

What is the ideal planting distance?

One of the characteristics of ornamental apple is that it grows as a shrub both in width and in height. Its crown unfolds correspondingly expansively as a standard. As a solitary plant, we recommend a planting distance of 300 to 400 cm. To create a dense hedge as a shrub, place the plants at a distance of 150-200 cm.

What should be considered when planting?

If you pay special attention to the following measures, the planting of ornamental apples will proceed professionally:

  • The planting pit is so spacious that the root disk is a few centimeters below the soil surface
  • The excavation is enriched with mature compost and horn shavings
  • Press the soil firmly for a veritable ground closure

Adequate water supply is the key to successful planting. If you water generously and regularly on the day of planting and in the following period, the rooting will progress quickly.

tips

Are you toying with the idea of cultivating crabapples in pots? Then the two dwarf varieties 'Tina' and 'Pom Zai' come into focus. With a growth height of 120-150 cm, they spread a paradisiacal flair on the balcony and terrace. At the same time, the flowering and decorative fruit trees act as easy-care shade providers.

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