Malus tschonoskii

Malus tschonoskiiThis distinctive, fiery like bold tree stands long and strong! The tree is very hard to miss. The almost cone like shaped tree is native to Eastern Asia and Japan. The young, fresh and lush foliage is a silvery white colour in the spring months. The leaves darken to a rich, but bright green in Summer. The flowers are white with a hint of pink in them as well as a very slight scent these appear in April and May. The Tschonoskii Crab Apple Tree then

and in full or partial sun

While it can be planted in shaded areas

the shrub will produce pale yellow flowers

silky seed heads appear

each flower is accompanied by a prominent tuft of golden stamens

A slower growing variety with a bushy

Make sure to protect the young crowns during the first winter with a deep layer of dry mulch and give it lots of space to develop and grow

Keep well watered throughout spring and summer

Hydrangea paniculata 'Fraise Melba' is a compact

or can be massed as groundcover

When the plant will mature

with the gorgeous shades of purple