Malus 'Almey' – Flowering Crab

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Malus 'Almey' – Flowering Crab

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The 'Almey' is a little-grown Canadian cultivar that is very winter-hardy. The tree has a broad ascending crown that eventually becomes round and attains a height of 4 - 6 m. The oval leaves emerge purplish and later turn bronze-green in the summer. The flowers appear in the first half of May. They are single, lilac-red to red, with a remarkable star-shaped white heart. The diameter of the flower is approx. 4 - 4.5 cm. The round orange-red to red fruits with a diameter of approx. 2 cm appear in the autumn. 'Almey' can be used in small gardens, parks and public gardens. The tree makes heavy demands on the soil as regards moisture supply and fertility. 'Almey' is sensitive to scab and to sea wind. Because of its good winter-hardiness this ornamental apple tree is suitable for export to cold climates.
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
4 - 6 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
ascending, round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
hairless, dark brown
Leaf
oval, purple on emergence, later bronze-green, 6 - 8 cm
Flowers
pink, single, Ø approx. 5 cm
Fruits
round, orange-red to red, Ø 1.5 - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutritious, well drained soil
Paving
tolerates 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), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Morden Experimental Station, Morden, Manitoba, Canada, 1945
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown bronzegreen violet May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Malus 'Almey'

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

Malus 'Almey' 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 'Almey' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus 'Almey' 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 'Almey' blooms in may.
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