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Crab Apple Trees Bundle

Crab Apple Trees Bundle

Malus Bundle

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, Mixed pots

£115
£115 £115
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Single stem tree
Single stem tree
Classic tree with one trunk

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care
Delivery Information

Key features

Leaf icon
Foliage Green leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)
Flowers icon
Flowers Spring flowers followed by crab apples
Position icon
Position Full sun to part shade

Description

This cost-saving bundle of 3 Crab Apple trees in 10-12 litre pots is available for a limited time.

Malus 'Butterball' has a profusion of white springe blossom. Colourful yellow Crab Apples develop, sometimes displaying hints of red. In autumn, the well-sized crab apples can be used for culinary purposes or left to adorn the tree into winter.

Malus 'Gorgeous' has large, slender white flowers that have a star shaped appearance, followed by large red crab apples.

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' provides a vibrant display of cherry sized deep red fruit after the white blushed flowers in spring.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Crab Apple trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

You can harvest culinary Crab Apples in early autumn or leave them for birds to enjoy. The trees should be pruned in winter but do not require hard pruning. Avoid trimming the tips of branches. Simply remove any dead or damaged branches and shoots at the base of the tree i.e. suckers and water sprouts.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.
Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK
Find out more

Product Details

Key features

Leaf icon
Foliage Green leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)
Flowers icon
Flowers Spring flowers followed by crab apples
Position icon
Position Full sun to part shade

Description

This cost-saving bundle of 3 Crab Apple trees in 10-12 litre pots is available for a limited time. Malus 'Butterball' has a profusion of white springe blossom. Colourful yellow Crab Apples develop, sometimes displaying hints...

This cost-saving bundle of 3 Crab Apple trees in 10-12 litre pots is available for a limited time.

Malus 'Butterball' has a profusion of white springe blossom. Colourful yellow Crab Apples develop, sometimes displaying hints of red. In autumn, the well-sized crab apples can be used for culinary purposes or left to adorn the tree into winter.

Malus 'Gorgeous' has large, slender white flowers that have a star shaped appearance, followed by large red crab apples.

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' provides a vibrant display of cherry sized deep red fruit after the white blushed flowers in spring.

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Crab Apple trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

You can harvest culinary Crab Apples in early autumn or leave them for birds to enjoy. The trees should be pruned in winter but do not require hard pruning. Avoid trimming the tips of branches. Simply remove any dead or damaged branches and shoots at the base of the tree i.e. suckers and water sprouts.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK
Find out more

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