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Tree comparisons


Crab-apple trees
Malus florentina

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
Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive fruit
Attractive foliage
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningLight prune
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsSheltered site
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
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Identification


Crab-apple trees
Malus florentina
Flower colourWhite
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
Fruit colourGreen / Red
Fruit sizeSmall
Fruit persistencePersistent
Annual cycleDeciduous
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