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Louisa crab-apple

Louisa
Malus Louisa is a pretty weeping crab apple with light pink blossom.

Louisa crab-apple identification images

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  • Louisa
  • Louisa

USDA identification images for Louisa

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    United Kingdom

    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2015 season

    • 2nd May  2015  - tree owned by Richard in York, United Kingdom

    2013 season

    • 12th May  2013  - tree owned by Richard in York, United Kingdom

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    Origins

    • Species: Malus species - Crab-apple

    Identification

    • Fruit colour: Orange
    • Flower colour: Pink - light
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flowering duration: Long

    Using

    • Picking season: Late
    • Cropping: Light
    • Wildlife: Attractive to birds

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Beginner
    • Flowering group: 2
    • Pollinating others: Good
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Vigour: Slightly small
    • Growth habit: Weeping
    • Organic culture: Suitable
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Attractive features: Attractive fruit
    • Attractive features: Attractive tree / plant
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile
    • Height after 10 years: 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
    • Growth rate: Average
    • Attractive features: Scented flowers
    • Soil type: Clay
    • Pruning: Light prune
    • Useful for: Patio containers

    Climate

    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 4 (-34C)
    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Good

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Louisa crab-apple trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



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