Overview
Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii is a spreading branched, columnar upright, pendulous weeping, bushy trees in the genus Malus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Malus yunnanensis is a species in the genus Malus, family Rosaceae, with the common name Yunnan crabapple. In Mandarin Chinese, it is called “滇池海棠”.
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
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Columnar upright, Pendulous weeping, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii
- Propagation
- Chip budding in late summer, Grafting in mid-winter
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Woolly aphid, Rosy apple 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
Where is the best place to plant Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii?
Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii need?
Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii 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.
Is Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii hardy in the UK?
Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii?
Chip budding in late summer, Grafting in mid-winter.
More in the Malus genus
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- Malus 'Cowichan'
- Malus Red Jewel ('Jewelcole')
- Malus domestica 'All Red Gravenstein' (D)
- Malus domestica 'Blood of the Boyne' (D)
- Malus domestica 'Calville des Femmes' (C)
- Malus domestica 'Chehalis' (D)
- Malus domestica 'Cornish Onion Red Streak' (F)