Malus 'Hopa' – Malus 'Hopa'

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Malus 'Hopa' – Malus 'Hopa'

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Malus 'Hopa' has a somewhat variable crown with branches spreading wide. Height 4 - 6 m. The oval leaves are purplish-green. The flowers in bud are carmine coloured but turn dark lilac-pink to pale lilac-red after opening: they are single. The diameter of the flower is approx. 4 cm. The fruit is bright red and remains hanging in the tree until mid-October. Diameter of fruit 2 - 3 cm. Can be used in parks, public gardens and small gardens. It makes heavy demands on the soil as regards moisture supply and fertility. 'Hopa' is very sensitive to scab. Winter hardiness zone: 4
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Specifications
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Height
4-6 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
reddisch brown
Flowers
red, flowers in May
Fruits
red
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 paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °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
roof gardens, 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 paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown reddish brown orange/red May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Malus 'Hopa'

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

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