Overview
Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam) is a columnar upright trees in the genus Malus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam) is a cultivar of the Malus genus, which consists of small to medium-sized deciduous trees known for their prominent spring blossoms and ornamental or edible fruit in autumn. This particular cultivar has a columnar upright habit and thrives in full sun or partial shade, tolerating a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with varying pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as wildlife gardens. 'Madonna' is best grown in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed, chip budding, or grafting.
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, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, by chip budding in late summer, or by grafting in mid-winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, including rosy apple aphid and woolly aphid, apple sawfly, fruit tree red spider mite, codling moth, apple leaf-mining moth and other caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to apple canker, apple scab, blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, honey fungus and powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam)?
Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam) need?
Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam) 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 to well-drained.
Is Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam) hardy in the UK?
Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Malus 'Madonna' (Mazam)?
Propagate by seed, by chip budding in late summer, or by grafting in mid-winter.
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- Malus 'Cowichan'
- Malus Red Jewel ('Jewelcole')
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- Malus domestica 'Blood of the Boyne' (D)
- Malus domestica 'Calville des Femmes' (C)
- Malus domestica 'Chehalis' (D)
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