{"product_id":"malus-royalty","title":"Malus 'Royalty' 1.75-2 metre tall","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd rich colour and spring blossom to your garden with \u003cstrong\u003eRoyalty Crab Apple (Malus 'Royalty')\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supplied at \u003cstrong\u003e1.75–2 metres tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, this deciduous ornamental tree combines dark red flowers with purple foliage for a bold display that stands apart from green-leaved garden trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant it as a focal point in a lawn or towards the back of a mixed border, where its dusky leaves can contrast with lighter planting. In spring, the richly coloured flowers bring the canopy to life; afterwards, the foliage continues the display through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDark red blossom and purple foliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalus 'Royalty' is grown for its distinctive combination of dark red spring flowers and deep purple leaves. Small dark red crab apples can follow the flowers, adding another detail later in the year. Flowering and fruiting vary with growing conditions and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Royalty Crab Apple?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich spring colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark red flowers create a striking seasonal display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e a useful contrast to green shrubs, pale flowers and lighter grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crab apples add interest after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring flowers attract visiting bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75–2m tall, giving your planting a defined starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePosition and planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny position for the strongest foliage colour and best flowering. Light partial shade is also suitable. Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, avoiding ground that stays waterlogged. Allow room for the mature canopy rather than treating the supplied height as its final size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare a planting hole wider than the roots and set the tree at its previous soil level, keeping any graft union above the soil. Water thoroughly after planting and continue watering during dry spells while the roots establish. Apply mulch around the base without covering the trunk, and stake if needed for stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and garden use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly to remove dead, damaged or crossing branches and maintain a balanced shape. Check for nesting birds before working on the canopy. Used as a specimen tree, Royalty Crab Apple brings a strong colour accent to a planting scheme without needing an elaborate display around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus 'Royalty', 1.75–2m tall. Container size, root form, rootstock and trained form are not specified in this listing; confirm these details before choosing it for a restricted space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57633173635447,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/malus-royalty","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}