Product description
Fancy a delicious jelly dessert made from fruits picked from your own garden? The Malus 'Pink Glow' is an excellent choice and will soon have you showing of your culinary skills.
Apart from offering fabulous fruits, the Malus 'Pink Glow' is also a wonderful ornamental tree offering a profusion of snowy white blossoms in spring. The blossoms are followed by oval-shaped bright crimson fruits which form in plum-like clusters. They attain a large size and ripen in early September.
Malus 'Pink Glow' is also known as Dolgo and gets its name from the distinctive pink colour of the fruits. These crab apples are exceptionally good for making crab apple jelly, offering a sweet taste and a deep red colour. They also provide a good source of pectin that can be used in other fruit jellies. The fruits are popular with wildlife, birds and bees and will attract a variety of creatures into your garden as the cooler winter season approaches.
Your Crab Apple tree is disease resistant and is fully hardy. It grows best in fertile, well drained soil and should be planted in full sun or partial shade. Your tree will reach a height of 6m with a spread of 5m in a 20 year period.
Malus 'Pink Glow' originates from in St. Petersburg, Russia and was discovered at the end of the 19th century.
Crab Apple Tree
Malus 'Pink Glow'
Malus 'Pink Glow'
Product description
Fancy a delicious jelly dessert made from fruits picked from your own garden? The Malus 'Pink Glow' is an excellent choice and will soon have you showing of your culinary skills.
Apart from offering fabulous fruits, the Malus 'Pink Glow' is also a wonderful ornamental tree offering a profusion of snowy white blossoms in spring. The blossoms are followed by oval-shaped bright crimson fruits which form in plum-like clusters. They attain a large size and ripen in early September.
Malus 'Pink Glow' is also known as Dolgo and gets its name from the distinctive pink colour of the fruits. These crab apples are exceptionally good for making crab apple jelly, offering a sweet taste and a deep red colour. They also provide a good source of pectin that can be used in other fruit jellies. The fruits are popular with wildlife, birds and bees and will attract a variety of creatures into your garden as the cooler winter season approaches.
Your Crab Apple tree is disease resistant and is fully hardy. It grows best in fertile, well drained soil and should be planted in full sun or partial shade. Your tree will reach a height of 6m with a spread of 5m in a 20 year period.
Malus 'Pink Glow' originates from in St. Petersburg, Russia and was discovered at the end of the 19th century.
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Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Feed Malus trees with a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and flowering. Prune annually during winter to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and maintain an open shape, which improves air circulation and reduces disease risk. For fruiting varieties, thinning the fruitlets in early summer ensures larger, healthier fruits. Protect young trees from harsh winds and frost, as this can damage their growth and blooms.
How to Water
Water Malus trees deeply and regularly during their first year to help them establish a strong root system, especially during dry spells. Once established, they are relatively drought-tolerant but benefit from additional watering during prolonged dry periods or when fruit is forming. Water early in the morning or late in the evening to minimise evaporation and focus on the base of the tree to avoid wetting foliage, which can lead to fungal issues. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and keeps the tree healthy.
How to Plant
To plant Malus, select a sunny position with fertile, well-draining soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and the same depth, loosening the soil at the base to encourage root growth. Place the tree in the hole with the graft union above soil level and backfill gently, firming the soil to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk to prevent rot. Space trees appropriately to allow for their eventual size and shape.
