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Crab-apple trees
Admiration

Malus Admiration is one of the best crab-apples for small gardens, with clouds of white blossom followed by persistent fruitlets.
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Growing


Crab-apple trees
Admiration
Gardening skillBeginner
AwardsRHS AGM (current)
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive fruit
Scented flowers
Growth habitColumnar / Fastigiate
Height after 10 years1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
PruningLight prune
Growth rateSlow
WildlifeAttractive to birds
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Identification


Crab-apple trees
Admiration
Flower colourPink - light
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Fruit colourRed
Fruit persistencePersistent
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous
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