Malus ioensis Plena

DESCRIPTION
Pink buds opening to pink then fading to white double flowers with yellow stamens and fragrant blossom in mid to late Spring. Producing small insignificant fruit, this variety is best known for its showy flowers. Green foliage changing to orange/red in Autumn.

HEIGHT X WIDTH
6 metres x 4.5 metres.

SHAPE
Rounded spreading tree.

FOLIAGE
Attractive dark green foliage, changing to rich dark red and orange in Autumn.

FLOWERS
Free flowering, large, fragrant soft pink and white blossom.

FRUIT
Insignificant.

COMMENTS
Highly ornamental blossom tree.

TREE CARE
Plant in full sun in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.