An ornamental crabapple bearing large, fragrant double pink rose-like blossoms in mid-spring. A rounded small feature tree with good autumn foliage colour.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Bechtel Crabapple
Malus ioensis 'Plena' is a moderate-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Bechtel Crabapple
Bechtel Crabapple suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Bechtel Crabapple does best in free-draining, clay and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Bechtel Crabapple is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. 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 Bechtel Crabapple after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Bechtel Crabapple in the garden
Bechtel Crabapple earns its place for a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Bechtel Crabapple 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.
Buying Bechtel Crabapple
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