Malus 'Devon Crimson Queen' (Devon Crimson Queen Apple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Malus |
| Cultivar | 'Devon Crimson Queen' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The fruit is eatable and is used in traditional cider making. Apple wood is used as a fuel and is admired for the blue-green flames it produces during burning. The wood may also be used in the production of furniture and household utensils such as bowls. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 2 - 6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and spreading. |
| Propagation | Grafting onto a rootstock of Malus. |
| Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Fruit Description | Round, ribbed, medium to large size fruit, with solid red to yellow-green skin. Crisp and juicy flavour, sweet with a tang, pear and honey overtones. Aroma is fruity, aromatic and delicate. |
Photographs
Malus ‘Devon Crimson Queen’, form. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Malus ‘Devon Crimson Queen’, leaf. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Malus ‘Devon Crimson Queen’, flower. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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