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Native Crab Apple

Malus sylvestris

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About this product

Malus sylvestris, known as our Native Crab Apple, is a pretty tree with abundant white flower in the spring followed by red flushed fruits in the autumn which are great for wildlife.

Malus is best suited to heavy soils, including clay, and make fine small trees for most gardens.

Green summer leaves turn a crisp yellow in the autumn before falling.

Malus sylvestris is perhaps our prettiest native tree and tolerates a hard prune if required, although it generally needs little maintenance.

If you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer then we recommend rabbit guards for these trees.

Mature Height: 3-7m

Specifications

Common names
Native Crab Apple
Height of tree
3-7m
Soil type
Well drained, Clay, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Good for bees, Native
Looks good in
Autumn, Spring
Location
Garden
Genus
Malus
Autumn Colour
Yes