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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Bechtel Crabapple does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Bechtel Crabapple after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Bechtel Crabapple in the garden
Bechtel Crabapple earns its place for a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Bechtel Crabapple. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Bechtel Crabapple
Plant Sale lists Bechtel Crabapple as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
