Crabapple Tree
€9.95
Crabapple (Malus sylvestris) is a hardy, native deciduous tree, offered here as a young, well-rooted tree — supplied bare-root from November to March and as a potted tree the rest of the year. It forms a broad, spreading crown of 6 to 10 m, with an abundance of white to pale pink blossom in spring that provides an early, valuable nectar source for bees, followed by small yellow-green to red-tinged fruits that persist into winter, feeding birds and other wildlife. The sharp, pectin-rich fruits make excellent jellies and preserves, or can be blended with dessert apples for cider. As a native tree, Crabapple also improves pollination and yields in nearby cultivated apple varieties. A valuable addition to native hedgerows, food forests and wildlife gardens.
Quantity
Only 2 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil enriched with compost or well-rotted organic matter. Water well during the first year and through prolonged dry spells, mulching each spring to support soil health and retain moisture. Little pruning is needed beyond removing dead, damaged or crossing branches in winter. Harvest fruits in autumn once fully coloured and firm for jellies, preserves and cider blends, or leave some on the tree to support wildlife through winter.
