A Western Australian-bred late-season apple marketed as Pink Lady, with crisp, sweet-tart flesh and a pink blush over yellow-green skin. Needs a long warm autumn to ripen fully and a pollination partner such as Gala or Granny Smith.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Pink Lady Apple
Botanically, Malus domestica 'Cripps Pink' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink and white flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Pink Lady Apple
Pink Lady Apple suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Pink Lady 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
Pink Lady 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 Pink Lady Apple after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Pink Lady Apple in the garden
Pink Lady Apple earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Pink Lady 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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