Malus 'Gorgeous'

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Malus 'Gorgeous'

Crabapple Gorgeous

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Information by: Photographer: Connon Nurser

Description

Malus 'Gorgeous' is a deciduous tree. It produces masses of single, semi-double, or double flowers with a musky scent that appears in spring, usually before the foliage unfurls. Tiny red, orange or yellow apples ripen from midsummer into autumn.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red, Yellow

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.