Malus 'Direktor Moerland' (Improved Profusion Crab Apple Tree)
Malus 'Direktor Moerland' (Improved Profusion Crab Apple Tree)
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Common Name: Improved Profusion Crab Apple Tree
Latin Name: Malus 'Direktor Moerland'
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: May to June/ Dark purple-pink
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4m
Special features: Coppery-crimson, shiny foliage. Very good disease resistance.
Malus 'Direktor Moerland' is an improved form of the very popular Malus 'Profusion ' with an exceptional resistance to scab. This small tree becomes covered in late April and May with wine-red, slightly fragrant flowers which are followed in autumn by small dark red fruits. The young foliage is a coppery-crimson and continues to look healthy throughout the summer.
This Crab Apple Tree is supplied in a 10 litre container suitable for planting all year round. The total height of this half standard tree is approximately 1.8-2.2m (6-7ft).
An example of one our half standard Malus trees can be seen to the left.
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