Malus 'Profusion' - BUSHES 3-4 SH

Description
These produce dark red, round fruits from September. They are small. The red-brown shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * red-brown shoots

Growth habit
Crab apple 'Profusion' is upright and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The pink-red, cupped flowers appear from May to June.

fruit
The dark red, round fruits of Malus x moerlandsii 'Profusion' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are small.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Malus x moerlandsii 'Profusion' is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.