A British native, Crab Apple trees are naturally small & make an ideal hedging plant. In late spring a profusion of white-pink blossoms smother the plant, which are fantastic for bees. These are followed by small yellow-green crab apples which become flushed red & often remain on the tree well after leaf fall. The leaves also take on fiery autumn shades of yellow, orange & red for spectacular late season colour. With high wildlife value, Malus sylvestris is ideal grown as part of a native hedgerow or grown alone as an informal deciduous hedge. The fruits can even be used to make tangy crab apple jelly which is a perfect accompaniment to roast meats.
Height: 12m (39'). Spread: 8m (26'). Supplied as 60
- 90cm bareroots (24
- 35). Planting distance: 30cm (12).