Malus baccata 'Gracilis' – Malus baccata 'Gracilis'

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Malus baccata 'Gracilis' – Malus baccata 'Gracilis'

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A broad weeping tree with a height of 4 - 6 m. The twigs are thin and the leaves narrow and glossy green. 'Gracilis' flowers in May, producing small white flowers with a diameter of approx. 3 - 4 cm. In the bud they are dark red. The flowers are single. The yellow fruit, that later turns more orange and measures approx. 1 cm in diameter, appears after flowering. The tree makes heavy demands on the soil as regards moisture supply and fertility. For planting in parks and small gardens. 'Gracilis' is only slightly resistant to scab and pretty resistant to mildew. Winter hardiness zone: 3

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Specifications
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Height
4-6 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad weeping, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
yellow, orange
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
3 (-40,0 to -24,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad weeping 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Malus baccata 'Gracilis'

Malus baccata 'Gracilis' can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus baccata 'Gracilis' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus baccata 'Gracilis' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus baccata 'Gracilis' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Malus baccata 'Gracilis' blooms in may.
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