Malus 'Ellison's Orange' (Ellison's Orange) — tree

Overview

Malus 'Ellison's Orange' is a tree in the genus Malus, part of the Rosaceae family. Malus 'Ellison's Orange' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include dessert apple and garden tree.

About

Malus 'Ellison's Orange' is a cultivar of the Malus genus, which comprises small deciduous trees or shrubs including orchard apples and crabapples. This tree thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, moist soil conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable as a garden tree and produces dessert apples. Cultivation involves regular watering and feeding, with annual pruning recommended to maintain shape and encourage fruiting. Propagation is typically achieved through grafting or budding.

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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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Malus

Sunlight: full sun
Soil type: well-drained
Soil moisture: moist
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Malus 'Ellison's Orange' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: tree
Suggested uses: dessert apple, garden tree

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Malus 'Ellison's Orange'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; benefits from regular watering and feeding.
Pruning: Annual pruning to maintain shape and encourage fruiting.
Propagation: grafting, budding