Tree comparisons
| Crab-apple trees Malus florentina | |
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| Malus florentina is an unusual crab-apple with white blossom, tiny fruitlets, and serrated leaves which take on good autumn colours. | |
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Growing
| Crab-apple trees Malus florentina | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive foliage |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Crab-apple trees Malus florentina | |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | April |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Gold |
| Fruit colour | Green / Red |
| Fruit size | Small |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |