Description

💧 Watering
Water 2–3 times per week during the first year after planting.
Once established, water once a week in summer; rainfall is usually sufficient in winter in Malta.
In pots, check soil regularly and avoid complete drying.

☀️ Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting.
Needs at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Ideal for open gardens, entrances, and patios.

🍃 Foliage / 🌸 Flowering
Fresh green leaves in spring and summer.
Spectacular abundance of white to pale pink blossoms in early spring.
Followed by small decorative apples in late summer–autumn.
Deciduous: loses leaves in winter.

🪴 Potting Mix / Soil
Prefers fertile, well-draining garden soil.
In pots: use rich outdoor potting compost mixed with garden soil.
Avoid heavy, waterlogged clay soils.

🌿 Fertilizer
Feed once in early spring with a slow-release balanced fertilizer.
In pots, feed again lightly in mid-summer.

✅🐕🐈 Pet Safety
Generally safe for cats and dogs.
⚠️ Seeds inside the apples contain trace cyanogenic compounds if crushed — avoid allowing pets to chew the seeds.

🌬️ Air Purifying ✅
Provides moderate air-purifying benefits outdoors, improving local air quality and oxygen levels.

🌿 Additional Notes
Well adapted to Malta’s mild winters and warm summers.
Cold tolerant and wind resistant once established.
Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape.
Ideal as a feature tree for small gardens, avenues, and large containers.