Product description
The Malus 'Royal Beauty' has a wonderful weeping habit and is ideal for smaller gardens. It brings a true oriental look into your living space with a compact shape and stunning bright colours.
Perfect for all-year round ever-changing interest, in spring your tree will delight with leaves that emerge as a bronzed red colour. The foliage then turns red-purple in summer and offers a final show of bronzed yellow and gold in the autumn. Contrasting with the bronze spring leaves in April and May are masses of deep pink to light purple flowers that hang in pendulous bunches on the branches. The flowers turn into dark red crab apples which remain on the tree well into winter.
The fruits of the Malus 'Royal Beauty' are popular with wildlife, birds and bees and will attract a variety of creatures as the cooler winter season approaches, bringing sound and movement into your winter garden.
Your Weeping Crab Apple Tree is fully hardy and enjoys fertile, well drained and humus-rich soil. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Your tree will reach a height of 2.5m with a spread of 2.5m in a 20 year period. Because it is small with a weeping habit, this tree makes a wonderful statement tree in a small garden and can be used to uplift a dull, limited space.
The fruits are non-edible. It you are looking for a Crab Apple tree with edible fruits try the lovely Malus 'Harry Baker'.
Crab Apple Tree
Malus 'Royal Beauty'
Malus 'Royal Beauty'
Product description
The Malus 'Royal Beauty' has a wonderful weeping habit and is ideal for smaller gardens. It brings a true oriental look into your living space with a compact shape and stunning bright colours.
Perfect for all-year round ever-changing interest, in spring your tree will delight with leaves that emerge as a bronzed red colour. The foliage then turns red-purple in summer and offers a final show of bronzed yellow and gold in the autumn. Contrasting with the bronze spring leaves in April and May are masses of deep pink to light purple flowers that hang in pendulous bunches on the branches. The flowers turn into dark red crab apples which remain on the tree well into winter.
The fruits of the Malus 'Royal Beauty' are popular with wildlife, birds and bees and will attract a variety of creatures as the cooler winter season approaches, bringing sound and movement into your winter garden.
Your Weeping Crab Apple Tree is fully hardy and enjoys fertile, well drained and humus-rich soil. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Your tree will reach a height of 2.5m with a spread of 2.5m in a 20 year period. Because it is small with a weeping habit, this tree makes a wonderful statement tree in a small garden and can be used to uplift a dull, limited space.
The fruits are non-edible. It you are looking for a Crab Apple tree with edible fruits try the lovely Malus 'Harry Baker'.
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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.
