Overview
Malus yunnanensis is a columnar upright trees in the genus Malus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Malus yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis is a species in the genus Malus, family Rosaceae, with the common name Yunnan crabapple. The tree bears single white flowers with a light pink tint, fruit color is red with white dots, moderate texture and roundish form. Inflorescence corymbose, with 8 ‒ 12 flowers. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS H5). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.
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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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis
- 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 yunnanensis?
Malus yunnanensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Malus yunnanensis need?
Malus yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis hardy in the UK?
Malus yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis?
Propagate by seed, by chip budding in late summer, or by grafting in mid-winter.
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- Malus domestica 'Calville des Femmes' (C)
- Malus domestica 'Chehalis' (D)
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