Malus toringo var. sargentii – Malus toringo var. sargentii

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Malus toringo var. sargentii – Malus toringo var. sargentii

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Malus toringo var. sargentii is a small tree with a tangled growth pattern and a rounded crown. Height 6 m. The oval, glossy, dark green leaves are hairy and turn to golden yellow in the autumn. The flower buds are pink. In May the creamy white fragrant flowers open. The small long-stemmed fruits have great ornamental value. They start off dark red but from September to mid-October they turn golden-yellow. Can be used in parks, streets and small gardens. The tree is sensitive to sea wind. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
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Clear stem (2)
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Height
6 m
Crown
Irregular sphere, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
oval, lobed, glossy dark green, autumn colour golden yellow
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
cream♂ white, buds pink, about 2.5 - 3 cm, April/late May, fragrant flowers
Fruits
dark red, turning golden yellow, Ø about 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, well drained soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °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), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
narrow streets, parks, squares, tree containers, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Japan
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree 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 white April early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Malus toringo var. sargentii

Malus toringo var. sargentii can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus toringo var. sargentii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Malus toringo var. sargentii turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Malus toringo var. sargentii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus toringo var. sargentii 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 toringo var. sargentii blooms in april.
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