Malus 'Red Obelisk' is a compact, upright crab apple tree renowned for its narrow form and seasonal charm. Featuring light pink flowers and striking red fruits, this tree is an excellent choice for small spaces and urban gardens.
Description
The 'Red Obelisk' crab apple tree brings beauty and utility to any garden. Its leaves emerge glossy red, maturing to dark green with a hint of yellow as the seasons change. In spring, it produces an abundance of light pink flowers that transition to white, followed by conical red fruits that persist through winter if left unharvested. With a mature height of 4-6m and a narrow spread of about 2m, this tree is ideal for areas with limited space, offering ornamental value without the need for extensive pruning.
The leaves of this cultivar emerge a glossy red and graduate to dark green and yellow as the seasons progress. The flowers, pink in bud, are a crisp white and red, conical fruits form in the autumn and sustain through the winter if unharvested. Achieving 4-6m in maturity, with a spread of approximately 2m, this makes a fabulous tree for any size garden or site. Narrower in form that many of the other Crab apples available it is the perfect tree for a small, restricted space without necessitating excessive pruning.
Height (when grown): 4-6m
Spread: About 2m
Soil Type: Adapts to all soil types and pH, Moist and well-drained soil
Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Lighting: Tolerates full sun or partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
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Malus 'Red Obelisk' | Upright Crab Apple Tree
- Foliage: Glossy red when young, transitioning to dark green and yellow.
- Flowers: Light pink flowers that bloom to white, attracting pollinators.
- Mature Height & Spread: Compact and upright, perfect for restricted spaces.
- Fruit: Edible conical red fruits, great for making crab apple jelly.
- Environmental Benefits: Attracts a variety of wildlife, including bees, birds, and insects.
