Malus X purpurea - Lemoinei (Purple Crab Apple)

Type	Tree, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Compact Rounded Tree
Size	Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours	Red Flowers (Spring), Purple Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Malus X purpurea cultivation notes: This tough small flowering tree prefers a fertile well drained soil in full sun or light shade. Malus will tolerate a cold spot but avoid planting in windy exposed or very dry areas. Prune to shape during the winter months but avoid excessive pruning.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates cold exposed locations.

Common Missspellings: Mallus, Malis, Males, Mallis, Mallas

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