Malus 'Manaccan Primrose' (Manaccan Primrose Apple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Malus |
| Cultivar | 'Manaccan Primrose' |
| 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 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright and round. |
| Propagation | Can be propagated by softwood cuttings, grafting or budding. |
| Cultivation | Should be grown in full sun and well drained, moist soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Bark is grey-brown, exfoliating and rough. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | The flowering buds are generally small, pink, and round. They appear in early April then open white in May. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves grow 5 - 7 cm in length. The leaf margins are described as serrate, serrulate to crenate. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are small, five-petaled, white with a yellow center. |
Photographs
Malus ‘Manaccan Primrose’, form. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Malus ‘Manaccan Primrose’, leaf. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Malus ‘Manaccan Primrose’, flower. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Malus ‘Manaccan Primrose’, bark. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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