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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
Leaves shiny dark burgundy to black. Bright purple/pink flowers in spring turn a very dark red/maroon.
A spreading tree that appears to have arching branches due to the heavy crop of large glowing butter coloured fruit.
Smallish, elliptic, yellow fruits that usually persist well after Christmas. Med-sized tree, white flowers in April.
Large, white/pink flowers in April/May. Small red-yellow fruits holding well into winter. Medium height.
Pure white blossom, glossy red fruits which persist into November. Disease resistant. Small in height.
Yellow-orange crab apples are ribbed in appearance looking like mini pumpkins. Spring flowers are white and semi-double.
Dark red buds, large deep pink flowers. Glossy red fruit change to orange and persist into January. Purple leaves.
Spectacular large orange fruit. Strong white blossom covers the compact tree. Height after 10yrs up to 4m.
White flowers open from pink buds in spring followed by red-orange fruit. Vigorous upright tree, popular for jelly.
Bright, shiny, purple lobed leaves turning rich, dark green with age. Orange/red in autumn. Rich pink blossom.
Ivory white flowers in large bunches followed by clusters of dark red fruits. Lovely variety with long, dark green leaves.
White, apple blossom scented flowers and large clusters of deep red fruits. Height after 10yr 4m x 3m.