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Purple Crab Apple Neville Copeman
Malus purpurea Neville Copeman
Malus Neville Copeman, a strikingly beautiful ornamental apple tree, is a wise choice to embellish your green spaces. This cultivar, from a seedling of Malus 'Eleyi', is distinguished by its exceptional ornamental characteristics throughout the year.
Description
Height at maturity
5 m
Wingspan at maturity
4 to 5 m
Flowering
April - May
Hardiness
-35°C
Malus purpurea Neville Copeman: a small tree full of attractions for your gardens
Malus Neville Copeman, a strikingly beautiful ornamental apple tree, is a wise choice to embellish your green spaces. This cultivar, from a seedling of Malus 'Eleyi', is distinguished by its exceptional ornamental characteristics throughout the year.
A spectacle of colours throughout the seasons
Foliage: the foliage of the Purple Crab Apple Neville Copeman is a true ode to nature. When budding, it displays magnificent purple hues, which evolve towards a bronze green in summer. In autumn, it takes on shimmering purple colours, offering a spectacle worthy of the most beautiful forests.
Flowering: in April-May, the apple tree is covered with a profusion of purple-pink flowers preceded by dark red flower buds, creating a striking contrast with the foliage. This abundant and colourful flowering makes it a real asset for the garden.
Fruiting: In the fall, small apples of 3 cm, of a bright red, appear, adorning the tree for several months. These fruits, although edible, are especially appreciated for their decorative value. Birds feed on them for a good part of the winter.
General characteristics
Height at maturity: the Malus purpurea Neville Copeman generally reaches a height of 4.50 to 5.50 meters.
Spread: its shape is spread out, which gives it an elegant and rounded silhouette.
Hardiness: this ornamental apple tree is very hardy, it resists up to -35 ° C and adapts to most soils and climates.
Cultivation and maintenance
The Purple Crab Apple Neville Copeman is a relatively easy tree to grow. It appreciates sunny to semi-shaded exposures and well-drained soils.
Diseases and pests
The malus Neville Copeman is susceptible to scab. Good prevention and appropriate treatments can limit the damage. A preventive treatment with Bordeaux mixture is highly recommended.
Use in the garden
The Purple Crab Apple Neville Copeman is a versatile ornamental tree that will find its place in many gardens. It can be planted alone, in a row or in a group. It is also ideal for creating free hedges or for forming bonsai.
Planting
When to plant?
Autumn and spring are the best times to plant a Purple Crab Apple Neville Copeman. It is important to avoid periods of frost, as the fragile roots could be damaged.
Where to plant?
Choose a sunny to partially shaded location. The Malus Neville Copeman adapts to different types of soil, but prefers well-drained soils. Avoid soils that are too compact or clayey.
How to plant?
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball of the tree and of the same depth. Loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole well. Place the tree in the hole, ensuring that the collar (the transition zone between the roots and the trunk) is at ground level. Fill the hole with the previously loosened soil and lightly compact it. Water thoroughly after planting.
Watering
Young trees: young Malus Neville Copeman trees need regular watering, especially during the first years after planting and during periods of drought. Water deeply once a week, making sure to moisten the entire root ball.
Adult trees: once well established, watering is no longer necessary, Malus Neville Copeman trees are more resistant to drought. However, watering during periods of heatwave will allow them to maintain lush foliage and abundant flowering.
Pruning
When to prune?
The best time to prune a Malus Neville Copeman is just after flowering. Pruning helps maintain the tree's harmonious shape and encourages branching and more abundant flowering. Remove dead, diseased or misplaced branches.
How to prune?
Prune lightly by removing crossing branches, dead branches or those growing towards the inside of the crown. Do not prune more than a third of the tree at a time.
Additional tips:
Mulching: apply organic mulch (wood bark, compost) at the base of the tree to limit water evaporation, maintain a constant soil temperature and limit weed growth.
Fertilization: adding fertilizer in the spring can stimulate growth and flowering, but it is not essential.
Conclusion
The Purple Crab Apple Neville Copeman is a remarkable tree that offers a remarkable spectacle all year round. Its ease of cultivation, its resistance and its ornamental qualities make it an essential choice for all nature lovers. Do not hesitate to integrate it into your garden to enjoy its beauty and charm.
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Features
- Common name : Purple Crab Apple Neville Copeman
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : tree
- Spread : 4 to 5 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : pink
- Fruit : small decorative apples, bright red then purple, remain in place during the winter
- Use : isolated - shrubberry - alignment
- Soil : all
- Habit : Spreading
- Enemies : aphid
- Possible diseases : Nothing to report
- Photo taken : at the tree nursery
- rootstock : M111
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