Malus trilobata – Malus trilobata

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Malus trilobata – Malus trilobata

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Slow growing large shrub that grows to become a small sometimes medium-sized tree. The eventual height approx. 6 m. The densely branching crown is pyramidal to wide pyramidal. The branches and bark are grey-brown. The leaves are 3-lobed and the lobes are also lobed and serrated, sometimes giving a 5-lobed appearance. In summer the leaf is dark green turning yellow to deep red in autumn. In June, white flowers open out of white buds. The flowers are 2.5 - 3.5 cm. They are followed by quite small, round to slightly oval fruits. The fruits are red and remain on the tree until early winter.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
6 (8) m
Width
3-4m
Crown
pyramidal tot broad pyramidal, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs and bark grey-brown
Leaf
3-lobed, 5 - 8 cm, dark green
Autumn colour
yellow, red
Flowers
white, flower buds white 2.5 - 3.5 cm early-mid-June
Fruits
yellow and red, 1.2 cm - 1.6 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
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °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
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
south East Europe, West Turkey
Synonyms
Eriolobus trilobatus
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 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white June average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Malus trilobata

Malus trilobata can eventually reach a height of 6 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus trilobata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Malus trilobata turn yellow, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Malus trilobata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus trilobata 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 trilobata blooms in june.
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