Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Rebecca's Perfume |  Malus transitoria | |
|---|---|---|
| As the name suggests the light pink flowers of this Magnolia hybrid are attractively scented. | Malus transitoria is known as the Cut-leaf crab-apple, has a mass of small white flowers, and clusters of tiny yellow fruitlets. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Rebecca's Perfume | Crab-apple trees Malus transitoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | No need to prune | |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Magnolia Rebecca's Perfume | Crab-apple trees Malus transitoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - light | White |
| Flower form | Semi-double flower (10-20 petals) | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | April | |
| Leaf colour | Green | |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green | Orange / Gold |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Fruit colour | Yellow | |
| Fruit size | Small | |
| Fruit persistence | Ripens over a period | |
| Country of origin | New Zealand | China |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |