An easy, low maintenance way to introduce year-round interest to the garden which changes through the seasons. Staring in spring, profuse white blossom unfurls from pink blossom, providing a pretty bicolour effect. Towards late summer and into autumn, heavy clusters of bright orange crab apples cover the branches, providing vibrant colour which lasts well into winter. This variety makes the best crab apple jelly which tastes great with meat or cheese. The perfect choice for wildlife gardens, the nectar-rich flowers are loved by bees and other pollinators while the fallen fruit provides ample food for wild birds and hedgehogs. A suitable tree for small gardens or growing in borders.

Plant crab apple trees in a sheltered, sunny position in any fertile, well drained soil. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well.

Fruit trees do not suffer weed competition well. Keep weeds and grass clear from within a 30cm radius of base of the tree. In spring, while the ground is moist, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the tree, taking care not to mound it up against the stem. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer.

Position: Full Sun
Height: Up to 3m when fully established
Spread: Up to 3m when fully established
Supplied as 1 x Malus ‘John Downie’ bare root tree.

Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).

Expected blooming period	Spring, Spring to Summer
Moisture needs	Moderate Watering
Sunlight exposure	Full Sun
Manufacturer	THOMPSON & MORGAN
ASIN	B085374KK8

Hardy Garden Tree Crab Apple, Wildlife Friendly, White Blossom in Spring, High Yielding, Tree for Small Gardens, 1 x Malus John Downie Bare Root Tree by Thompson & Morgan

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