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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Ballerina Apple does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Ballerina Apple after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance 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
Ballerina Apple sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Ballerina Apple
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