Malus Tom Matthews

Name: Malus Tom Matthews
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 18363o
Price: 260.65 NZD
Availability: InStock

Tom Matthews Crabapple

Malus Tom Matthews is variety of Crabapple that produces rose-coloured flower buds that open into showy, dark pink blossoms in spring just as the foliage emerges. The flowers result in large crops of small, cherry-like, red fruit. The glossy leaves emerge green, age to a darker green, then develop yellow and orange tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Malus Tom Matthews is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a cottage garden, or used for avenue planting.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Tom Matthews Crabapple

Malus Tom Matthews Details

Malus Tom Matthews is variety of Crabapple grown for its colourful fruits and flowers. Rose coloured flower buds open into showy, dark pink blossoms in spring just as the foliage emerges. The flowers result in large crops of small, cherry-like, red fruit which are loved by birds. The glossy leaves emerge green, age to a darker green, then develop yellow and orange tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a fertile, well-drained site, protected from wind. It is tolerant of cool climates and frost, though late frosts in spring can reduce yields. Malus Tom Matthews is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a cottage garden, or used for avenue planting. This is a showy plant that will impress.