A narrow columnar apple that fruits on short spurs along a single upright trunk, needing almost no pruning and ideal for pots and small courtyards. Plant two different varieties or a crab apple nearby for cross-pollination.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 3 m H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Ballerina Apple
Malus domestica 'Ballerina' is a slow-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White and pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Ballerina Apple
Ballerina Apple suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Ballerina Apple does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Ballerina Apple is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Ballerina Apple after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Ballerina Apple in the garden
Ballerina Apple earns its place for edible harvests, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Ballerina Apple with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
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