Fruit and herbs

Apple, dwarf

Malus domestica 'dwarf rootstock M9/M26'

Size
3.5 m tall, 3 m across
Light
Full sun
Hardy to
-30 degrees
Flowers
May
  • A small tree
  • A specimen to look at
  • Bees and butterflies
  • Spring blossom
  • Edible fruit
  • Good for pollinators
Apple, dwarf
An illustrative picture of the species, generated from its botanical name.

Safety

  • A dog that chews it may get an upset stomach.
  • A cat that chews it may get an upset stomach.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 22 September 2026.

What it needs, what it becomes

Type
Fruit and herbs
Family
Rosaceae
Size when mature
3.5 m tall, 3 m across
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Medium
Soil
loam, clay, sand
Soil pH
6 to 7.5
Hardy to
-30 degrees
Flowers
May
For pollinators
Very good
Water
Medium water
Upkeep
Some
Growth
Steady
In Europe
Introduced
Spreading risk
None known
If eaten
People: Not toxic · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach
Worth knowing
Edible · Drops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

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