Apples 'Brandywine' (Malus 'Brandywine')

Apples 'Brandywine'

Also known as: Crabtrees 'Brandywine'

A hybrid cross between Malus ‘Lemoinei’ and Malus ‘Klehm’s’. Apples 'Brandywine' is a crabapple cultivar that bears beautiful and fragrant, deep pink flowers in the spring, followed by small, cherry-like fruits in the fall. The cultivar is popular for its multiseasonal interest - reddish-purple foliage is the star of the show in the fall, while silvery twigs provide winter interest. The name refers to the striking color of the autumn foliage.

Scientific classification

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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4.5 m to 6 m

Plant Height

4.5 m to 6 m

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Apples 'Brandywine'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Water apples 'Brandywine' within two days of transplanting, ensuring the soil is saturated. Follow up with watering about ten days later and adjust based on soil moisture. In winter, water every 3-5 days, and every 1-2 days in summer. Watering is best done in the morning.

Fertilize: Apples 'Brandywine' thrives with proper fertilization, primarily using organic and quick-acting fertilizers. Apply in fall for optimal nutrient absorption and rooting. Additional applications should be made before spring budding and at fruit onset. Create a 30 cm ditch around the trunk for even fertilizer distribution and thorough watering.

Pruning: Apples 'Brandywine' features beautiful flowers and delicious fruit. Prune in early spring, removing dead wood and overcrowded branches to enhance sunlight and air flow. Maintain a central leader and evenly spaced branches for improved fruit quality and disease resistance. Always use sharp, clean tools.

Propagation: To propagate apples 'Brandywine', cut seedlings from the parent plant before spring budding or after autumn leaf drop. It is advisable to sever the roots and transplant them into new pots or prepared pits for best results.

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