Malus toringoides 'Mandarin' – Malus toringoides 'Mandarin'

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Malus toringoides 'Mandarin' – Malus toringoides 'Mandarin'

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Medium-size tree with a broad pyramidal crown, to about 8 m. The dark green leaf is ovate and has one or two pairs of side lobes so it looks like it has 3 to 5 side lobes. The flower buds are white, as are the open flowers. They are 2 to 2.5 cm and blossom quite late: around mid to late May. The lavishly produced fruits are round to pear-shaped and measure approx. 1.5 to 1.8 cm. They are yellow with a red blush. This cultivar was received, named and marketed by the the Netherlands Inspection Service for Horticulture (NAKB) from England (East Malling Research Station). Moderately susceptible to scab.
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Height
6 - 8 m
Width
5-7m
Crown
broad pyramidal, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs and bark dark brown
Leaf
ovate with one or two side lobes, dark green
Flowers
white, 2.0 - 2.5 cm mid-late May, fragrant flowers
Fruits
yellow with red blush, 1.5 - 1.8 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °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
narrow streets, tree containers, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
NAKB, Zeewolde, the Netherlands, 1997
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 broad conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 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 Fragrant flowers
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Frequently asked questions
Malus toringoides 'Mandarin'

Malus toringoides 'Mandarin' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus toringoides 'Mandarin' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus toringoides 'Mandarin' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus toringoides 'Mandarin' 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 toringoides 'Mandarin' blooms in may.
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