Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Crab apples are fantastic ornamental trees, bearing pretty blossom in spring followed by small, ornamental apples that can be used to make jams and jellies. Their autumn foliage is also attractive, providing a good long season of interest.

Malus 'Pink Glow' bears a spectacular display of single, white flowers in spring, followed by larger-than-average dark pink fruits in summer. It's a perfect size for growing in a small garden and is extremely attractive to wildlife.

Grow Malus 'Pink Glow' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Fruitsyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyesyes
Pruneyes
Harvestyesyes

Malus ‘Pink glow’ and wildlife

Malus ‘Pink glow’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Malus ‘Pink glow’ poisonous?

Malus ‘Pink glow’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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