Malus RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel') – Malus RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel')

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Malus RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel') – Malus RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel')

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Small, columnar tree, 5 to 6 m tall. The young twigs are purplish brown, the older bark brown to grey-brown and smooth. The leaves emerge as bronze, turning dark green in summer. Flowers open light pink and turn pure white. At more than 6 cm across, they are strikingly big, blossoming in mid to late April. The shiny red apples are pear-shaped and remain on the tree into November. This cultivar was selected by the Belgian Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding. It has high resistance to scab and its narrow crown makes it suitable for narrower streets.
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
5-6 m
Crown
columnar, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, bronze
Flowers
pure white, flowers in April
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °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
narrow streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Synonyms
Malus ‘Red Obelisk’
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind columnar 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Malus RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel')

Malus RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel') can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel') 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 RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel') is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel') 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 RED OBELISK ('D.V.P. Obel') blooms in april.
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