| Botanical name | Malus x atrosanguinea |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October This tree bears crimson buds that open to reddish-purple flowers in spring. |
| Common name(s) | Carmine crab-apple |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Malus x atrosanguinea has small purple tinted foliage. |
| Fruit | This tree bears small yellow-red fruits, that appear in autumn. |
| Soil conditions | Well-drained, acid soil. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant African marigolds, blue flax, chives, clover, foxgloves, nasturtiums, wallflowers around apple trees, they act as protection and and tonic. |
| Interesting info | An apple a day keeps the doctor away. which is true, apples have pectin in them, that helps to clear irradiation from the body. Its high vitamin and mineral content, especially vitamin C, makes it a wonderful health food. |
| Other languages | Blomappel (A) |
Malus x atrosanguinea (Carmine crab-apple)
- Botanical name: Malus x atrosanguinea
- Common name(s): Carmine crab-apple
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
This tree has a spreading habit. Crimson buds open to reddish-purple flowers in spring. The foliage is tinted purple and small, yellow-red fruits appear in autumn.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: MAY-lus
Malus x atrosanguinea requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
This tree bears crimson buds that open to reddish-purple flowers in spring.
Malus x atrosanguinea has small purple tinted foliage.
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