About
A cultivated apple, Malus domestica 'Veitch's Perfection' belongs to the genus Malus in the rose family Rosaceae and carries the characteristics of domesticated orchard apples. It flowers in spring, with blossom season in April to May. As with many apple cultivars, successful fruiting depends on insect pollination and suitable nearby pollinators or partner cultivars. The tree shows the typical small-to-medium, twiggy habit of Malus species.
About the genus
Malus is a genus of about 32–57 species of small deciduous trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae, including the domesticated orchard apple, crab apples, and wild apples.
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In the garden
Malus domestica 'Veitch's Perfection' is a named cultivar of the domestic apple within the genus Malus (family Rosaceae). Members of this genus are small deciduous trees or shrubs commonly grown for blossom and fruit; apple trees typically reach between 4 and 12 metres and carry a dense, twiggy crown with simple serrated leaves. Flowering on this cultivar occurs in April to May. Flowers in Malus are produced in clusters and are perfect (having both male and female parts), which attracts insect visitors. Many apple cultivars require cross-pollination by insects, so place 'Veitch's Perfection' where bees and other pollinators are active, and consider planting a compatible apple cultivar nearby if you want reliable fruit set. Allow adequate space for the canopy and circulation to reduce disease pressure that can affect blossoms and young fruit. In a UK garden, this cultivar suits an orchard, larger garden or lawn specimen where its spring blossom can be appreciated. Trained forms or open-centred standards work where space is limited, while free-standing trees give a fuller blossom display. Expect Malus domestica 'Veitch's Perfection' to flower in April to May and to rely on insect visitors for pollination.
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More in the Malus genus
- Malus domestica 'Dog's Snout' (C/D)
- Malus domestica 'Fair Maid of Devon' (Cider)
- Malus domestica 'Lady Hollendale' (D)
- Malus domestica 'Llwyd Hanner Goch' (D)
- Malus domestica 'Sussex Mother' (C/D)
- Malus domestica Redlove Circe ('Lureprec'PBR) (Redlove Series) (C/D)