Apple 'John Downie' Malus 'John Downie' (C)

ABOUT
'John Downie' is a vigorous small deciduous tree with an ovoid crown and profuse white flowers opening from pink buds. Fruits abundant, ovoid, 3cm in length, bright red and orange-yellow
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Rosaceae
Synonyms
apple 'John Downie'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
8-12 metres
Spread
4-8 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 1
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Architectural City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by chip budding in late summer. Grafting can be carried out in midwinter
Pests
Aphids, woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite and caterpillars may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by apple scab, apple canker, blossom wilt, honey fungus and powdery mildews
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