Overview

Malacomeles denticulata is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Malacomeles, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Malacomeles denticulata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include specimen plant and ornamental shrub.

About

Malacomeles denticulata is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable as a specimen plant or ornamental shrub. This cultivar is particularly attractive in spring and summer, and it requires watering during establishment. Propagation can be achieved through seed or softwood cuttings.

About the genus

Malacomeles, or false serviceberry, is a genus of flowering plants in the Rosaceae. It is most closely related to Amelanchier, Peraphyllum, Crataegus, and Mespilus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Malacomeles

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Malacomeles denticulata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, Ornamental shrub

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Malacomeles denticulata

Propagation

Seed, Softwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly

Disease resistance

Susceptible to honey fungus, powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions