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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Crab Apple
Fruits begin green yellow, then vibrant pink, later featuring pink and yellow marbling. Single white flowers.
Similar impressive double pink flowers to M. ‘Pink Perfection’ but with a neat upright habit and small yellow fruits.
Dwarf, round, upright form. Red buds open to white flowers in spring followed by yellow crab apples in autumn.
Flowering crab apple. Masses of pale pink flowers in spring. Upright and broad headed tree with small fruits in autumn.
Lovely variety with long, dark, healthy leaves. Ivory white flowers and clusters of dark red fruits. Disease resistant.
A spreading tree that appears to have arching branches due to the heavy crop of large glowing butter coloured fruit.
Laden with bright red blossoms early in the season. Foliage glossy red all summer and small red fruits in autumn.
Smallish, elliptic, yellow fruits that usually persist well after Christmas. Med-sized tree, white flowers in April.
Large, single soft pink flowers and bright green crab apple. Excellent autumn tints. Height after 10yrs up to 4m.
Large, white/pink flowers in April/May. Small red-yellow fruits holding well into winter. Medium height.
Small compact tree. White blossom and large crops of yellow fruit. Height & Spread after 10yr 4m x 3m.
Yellow-orange crab apples are ribbed in appearance looking like mini pumpkins. Spring flowers are white and semi-double.