Overview
Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F) is a spreading branched, columnar upright, pendulous weeping, bushy trees in the genus Malus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' is a cultivar of Malus, a genus of small to medium-sized deciduous trees known for their prominent spring blossoms and ornamental or edible fruit in autumn. This cultivar features a spreading branched habit and thrives in full sun or partial shade, suitable for various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for city gardens, courtyards, and wildlife-friendly spaces, offering seasonal interest in both spring and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Malus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Columnar upright, Pendulous weeping, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F)
- Propagation
- Chip budding in late summer, Grafting in mid-winter
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Woolly aphid, Rosy apple aphid, Fruit tree red spider mite, Codling moth, Other caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Apple canker, Apple scab, Blossom wilt, Brown rot, Fireblight, Honey fungus, Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F)?
Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F) need?
Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F) hardy in the UK?
Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F)?
Chip budding in late summer, Grafting in mid-winter.
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