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Rudolph crab-apple

Malus
Rudolph
Malus Rudoph

Also known as

  • Rudolf

Rudolph crab-apple identification images

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  • Rudolph
  • Rudolph
  • Rudolph

USDA identification images for Rudolph

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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    Tree register

    United Kingdom

    • Mark in Chippenham, WILTS
    • Mark in Chippenham, WILTS

    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2013 season

    • 20th May  2013  - tree owned by Mark in Chippenham, United Kingdom
    • 20th May  2013  - tree owned by Mark in Chippenham, United Kingdom

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    Origins

    • Species: Malus species - Crab-apple
    • Introduced: 1954
    • Developed by: F.L. Skinner

    Identification

    • Country of origin: Canada
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Fruit colour: Orange
    • Fruit colour: Orange / Red
    • Fruit colour: Yellow / Orange
    • Flower colour: Pink
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Leaf colour - autumn: Green
    • Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
    • Leaf colour - young: Dark purple
    • Flower size: Large
    • Fruit size: Small

    Using

    • Picking season: Very late
    • Fruit persistence: Persistent

    Growing

    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Attractive features: Attractive fruit

    Climate

    • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 5 (-29C)
    • 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

    • Scab (Apple and Pear): Some susceptibility
    • Fire blight: Some susceptibility

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Rudolph 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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