Malus 'Rudolph' – Flowering Crab

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Malus 'Rudolph' – Flowering Crab

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Small tree that starts off by growing vertically. The branches grow outwards, later becoming somewhat pendulous so that the shape of the crown becomes more rounded.. The twigs and bark are hairless and dark brown. The young leaves are dark brownish-red. In the summer they turn dark green with a somewhat reddish glow. The flowers, almost 5 cm in size, grow in bundles of 4 to 8 together. In the bud the flowers are brownish-purple but they turn dark purplish-pink when open. The flowers are single. The flowers are followed by numerous elongated orange-yellow fruits, Ø up to 2 cm, that do not remain on the tree for long. 'Rudolph' can be used in parks, gardens and public gardens. Can also be used as an avenue tree because of the small fruit. Shallow roots with a vigorous root system. The tree grows best in nutritious, not too dry soil. Moderately scab-sensitive and extremely winter hardy.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (3) Multi-stem (1) Topiary (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
40-45 tabletop
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
5 - 6 m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
hairless, dark brown
Leaf
oval, from bronze-red to dark green, 6 - 8 cm
Flowers
dark purplish-red, single, Ø approx. 5 cm, brownish-purple in the bud, May
Fruits
elongated, orange-yellow, Ø 1.5 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutritious, well drained soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
2 (-45,5 to -40,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, roof
Origin
F. L. Skinner, Dropmore, Manitoba, Canada, 1954
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree Roof acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green reddish brown pink violet May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Applications and inspiration
Trees in planters: the solution for temporary greenery in the city
Trees for small gardens
Winter hardiness: different from tree to tree
The ornamental value of crab apples
Trees with pink blossoms
Frequently asked questions
Malus 'Rudolph'

Malus 'Rudolph' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus 'Rudolph' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus 'Rudolph' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus 'Rudolph' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Malus 'Rudolph' blooms in may.
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