Malus ' Gorgeous' (syn. Malus astrosanguinea ' Gorgeous')
This small rounded crab apple tree lives up to its name & is very disease resistant. In spring it produces a mass of scented white blossom, opening from pink buds. This is followed by crimson fruits that resemble the most perfect miniature apples, that hold well into November & are ideal for making a tangy, pink jelly. The dark green foliage is tinted orange-yellow in autumn.
Pollination: Self-fertile.
Height x spread in 10 years: up to 4m (13ft).
Available for delivery: late November
- early May.