Malus 'Chilko' at Bute Park
Malus 'Chilko'
early October 2023
| Grid reference | ST 17811 77046 |
| Common name | Chilko crab |
| Origin | Canada |
| Deciduous | Yes |
| Status | GB Champion 2023 |
| Missing tag | 1954 |
| Height | 9.5M October 2023 |
| Girth | 134cm October 2023 |
| Reference | 884 |
This tree is on the east side of the Apple group, by the canal and close to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and 45M south of Fishers Bridge.
Malus 'Chilko' bark
early October 2023
Malus 'Chilko' bark
early October 2023
Malus 'Chilko' leaves
early October 2023
Malus 'Chilko' leaves
early October 2023
Malus 'Chilko' buds
early October 2023
General tree description
Malus 'Chilko' is a small tree with a spreading crown. Its leaves are oval, purplish at first, dark green when mature. In mid spring there are large, red-pink flowers up to 4.5cm across, which are followed by large (4cm), rounded crab apples. These are deep red and shiny, and they ripen in August. The fruits are produced in alternate years. Malus 'Chilko' takes its name from Chilko Lake in south west British Columbia.