Belmonte

Belmonte is a form of the Japanese ornamental crab-apple species Malus tschonoskii. It features the same white blossom and small green/red fruitlets - and also the superb fiery orange autumnal leaf colours.

Belmonte crab-apple trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

• 11-year bare-root tree £44.00
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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• 22-year pot-grown tree £65.50
  Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
  In a 7L pot
  Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
  

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History

Belmonte is a seedling of Malus tschonoskii found at the Belmonte Arboretum in the Netherlands.

Belmonte characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive fruitAttractive tree / plantAutumn foliage colourScented flowers
• Growth habitUprightPyramidal
• Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
• SunlightPrefers full sun
• PruningLight prune
• Growth rateAverage
• Site conditionsSheltered site
• WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
• Flower colourWhite
• Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
• Flowering monthMay
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
• Fruit colourGreen / Red
• Fruit sizeSmall
• Country of originNetherlands
• Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

• Malus tschonoskii
  Malus tschonoskii
  A traditional Japanese crab-apple species, with white blossom and superb autumn leaf colours.

How to choose a crab-apple tree

We list more than 40 different crab-apple trees. Choosing can be difficult! See our article explaining the different characteristics of crab-apple trees which will help you narrow down the selection.