Malus 'John Downie' – Malus 'John Downie'

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Malus 'John Downie' – Malus 'John Downie'

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Malus 'John Downie' is a beautiful ornamental apple tree with a broad loose crown that starts by showing strong ascending growth, height to approx. 6 m. The ovoid leaves are glossy green. The flowers are white and single, Ø approx. 6 cm, and they bloom in May. The numerous ovoid fruits are yellow with a red-orange blush, Ø 3 - 4 cm. Can be used in parks, public gardens and gardens. It makes heavy demands on the soil as regards moisture supply and fertility. Sensitive to sea wind and moderately sensitive to scab. Winter hardiness zone: 5a
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (1) Multi-stem (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
6 m
Crown
wide oval to round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
ovate, glossy green
Flowers
white, flower buds purplish pink, about 6 - 6.5 cm, April/May
Fruits
ovoid, yellow with orange blush, 3 - 4 cm long and Ø 2 - 3 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, well drained soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °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, trained-low
Origin
E. Holmes, Lichfield, England, 1875
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree Espalier low 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 green pink violet white April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Malus 'John Downie'

Malus 'John Downie' can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus 'John Downie' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus 'John Downie' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus 'John Downie' 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 'John Downie' blooms in april.
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