Malus × purpurea 'Neville Copeman'
purple crab apple 'Neville Copeman'
'Neville Copeman' is a spreading deciduous tree with purple young foliage, later purple-flushed green, and light purple flowers followed by orange-red fruits 3cm in length
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Genus
Malus are small to medium-sized deciduous trees with showy flowers in spring and ornamental or edible fruit in autumn; some have good autumn foliage colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil; will tolerate partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by chip budding in late summer. Grafting can be carried out in midwinter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
Pests
Aphids, woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite and caterpillars may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by apple scab, apple canker, powdery mildews and honey fungus
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