Overview
Malus 'Newton Wonder' is a spreading branched tree in the genus Malus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Malus 'Newton Wonder' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include orchard, garden tree, cooking apple and cider apple.
About
A large, heavy-cropping apple tree known for its large, greenish-yellow fruit with a sharp, acidic flavor, often used for cooking and cider making.
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, fertile
- Soil pH
- neutral to slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered to semi-exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Malus 'Newton Wonder' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- tree
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- orchard, garden tree, cooking apple, cider apple
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Malus 'Newton Wonder'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil with good fertility; requires regular watering during dry periods; benefits from mulching.
- Pruning
- Annual pruning to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches; best pruned in late winter or early spring.
- Propagation
- grafting onto rootstocks
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, woolly 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
How do I grow Malus 'Newton Wonder'?
Plant in well-drained soil with good fertility; requires regular watering during dry periods; benefits from mulching.
Where is the best place to plant Malus 'Newton Wonder'?
Malus 'Newton Wonder' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered to semi-exposed positions.
What soil does Malus 'Newton Wonder' need?
Malus 'Newton Wonder' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Malus 'Newton Wonder'?
Annual pruning to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches; best pruned in late winter or early spring.
Is Malus 'Newton Wonder' hardy in the UK?
Malus 'Newton Wonder' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Malus 'Newton Wonder'?
Grafting onto rootstocks.
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 'Veitch's Perfection' (C/D)
- Malus domestica Redlove Circe ('Lureprec'PBR) (Redlove Series) (C/D)