Malus James Grieve (Crab Apple)

Species	:	Malus James Grieve
Common Name(s)	:	Apple,Crab Apple,Eating Apple
Tree Features	:	Pink Flower,Edible Fruit
Genus	:	Malus
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest,Autumn Interest
Mature Size	:	Small (under 10m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Woodland Trust	:	Jubilee Range
Tree uses	:	Small Gardens,Garden,Parkland Trees

A classic addition to our eating apple range and one that is particularly popular with our despatch lads in the autumn.

A classic addition to our eating apple range and one that is particularly popular with our despatch lads in the autumn!

Pale pink flowers in spring are followed by sweet edible fruits in late autumn to early winter.

It prefers a fertile and moist free draining soil in full sun or partial shade.

For best fruiting results keep the ground fallow a metre radius from the trunk and top dress this area with bark mulch.

This cuts down weed competition which in turn increases fruit size.

Mature height: 5-7m

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