Malus 'Gorgeous' |
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Gorgeous Crabapple |
Description
Malus 'Gorgeous' is a deciduous tree. Produces masses of small pink buds change to white flowers in spring. A musky sweet scent appears, usually before the foliage unfurls. Tiny red crab apples ripen from midsummer into autumn.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.