- Family :
- Rosaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness :
- 5b
- Exposition :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 12 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 8 m
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal and columnar
- Roots :
- Deep root system
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- 4,5 m
- Growth rate :
- Medium
- Soil and moisture :
- Very adaptable but prefers humus-rich and well-drained soil, with low limestone content; acidic and neutral pH.
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to pollution :
- High
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Good resistance to fire blight; Subject to attacks by aphids, caterpillars, root rot, powdery mildew, canker, brown rot and scab.
- Special comments :
- Hardy; Withstands the wind; Withstands high heat thanks to its deep root system and type of foliage; Melliferous and nutritious for birds.
