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Apple, dwarf

Malus domestica 'dwarf rootstock M9/M26'

A small treeA specimen to look atBees and butterflies

Spring blossomEdible fruitGood for pollinators

Apple, dwarf
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeFruit and herbs
FamilyRosaceae
Size when mature3.5 m tall, 3 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureMedium
Soilloam, clay, sand
Soil pH6 to 7.5
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersMay
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterMedium water
UpkeepSome
Growthcat.growth.moderate
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach
Worth knowingEdible · Drops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

Safety

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Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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