Malus tschonoskii 'Belmonte' - STDS 14-16 CM RB

Description
These produce yellow-red fruits from September onwards.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Apple 'Belmonte' is ovoid in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear in May. These grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

fruit
The yellow-red fruits of Malus tschonoskii 'Belmonte' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Malus tschonoskii 'Belmonte' are tomentose.

Root
Malus tschonoskii 'Belmonte' is a heartroot.