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Malus coronaria
also known as a crab apple. Height about 7 till 9 m. The colour
of the flower is white or pink. Flower size is about 4 cm wide.
Bloom season is from April till May. The fruit size is about 2,5
- 3 cm in diameter and look like a small apple, yellow/green.
Conditions:
most fertile soils, preferring a moisture retentive well-drained
loamy soil. Grows also good in heavy clay soils. When it's caring
fruit the crab apple needs plenty of water. Prefers full sun but
succeeds in partial shade. Fertilize from spring till early fall.
Special in the begin of flowering until the fruits are set. You
can use general purpose fertilizer.
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