A compact columnar apple on dwarfing rootstock, staying under two metres and cropping on a single slim trunk perfect for balconies and large pots. Grow with a second variety nearby to ensure pollination.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 2 m H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Dwarf Ballerina Apple
Botanically, Malus domestica 'Dwarf Ballerina' is a slow-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White and pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Dwarf Ballerina Apple
Dwarf 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
Dwarf 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
Dwarf 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 Dwarf Ballerina Apple after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Dwarf Ballerina Apple in the garden
Dwarf 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 Dwarf Ballerina Apple with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
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