Malus - Nodding brome

Adversity Malus : These plants are attacked by many parasites; in case of insects try to intervene only when there is an effective presence of such parasites on the plant, using specific products. At the end of winter apply a fungicide Bordeaux mixture treatment, to be repeated in autumn, when leaves are falling. Check particularly in spring the possible growth of Taphrina deformans on the foliage.

continental : We suggest to water The Malus very frequently, since it prefers fresh and humid soils; during the cold season water only if necessary, however avoiding the substrate to dry out completely.

alpine : Waterings shall be very frequent from April to September, trying to maintain the soil constantly humid, however avoiding water excesses; during the rest of the year we can water them occasionally

mediterranean : It is advisable very frequent and generous waterings, to maintain the soil constantly humid. We can decrease waterings in winter.

continental : The Malus needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
The Malus tolerates also long intense frosts without any problem.

alpine : The Malus prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
These plants do not suffer from cold. They can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
It is advisable to grow this plant in the garden, since it does not suffer from cold.

Feed Malus : We suggest to fertilize fruit trees starting from winter, burying some ripe stable manure at the base of the trunk; later on we can give specific fertilizings; usually there are slow-release fertilizers on sale particularly suitable for fruit plants.