Malus Red Obelisk ('Dvp Obel')
crab apple Red Obelisk (syn. Malus 'Dvp Obel')
'Red Obelisk' is a striking ornamental crabapple tree, upright and slender in form, that showcases bronze-tinted foliage throughout the growing...
9 litre pot | MM106 root stock | 1m
£59.99
available to order from late spring
12 litre pot | MM106 root stock | 1.6m
£169.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
'Red Obelisk' is a striking ornamental crabapple tree, upright and slender in form, that showcases bronze-tinted foliage throughout the growing season. Come spring, it bursts into bloom with an abundance of delicate pink blossoms which give way to small red fruits that persist well into winter, providing both visual interest and a food source for local wildlife. 'Red Obelisk' thrives in a variety of soil types and is relatively low-maintenance, making it a versatile choice for gardens of all sizes.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Malus Red Obelisk ('Dvp Obel'):
When planting your flowering crab, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Choose a sheltered spot to protect emerging blossom. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches while the tree is dormant during the winter months.
Please note:
This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
