Crab Apple Tree (Malus St lvestris)
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£35.00

Product ID: 16370

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Crab Apple Tree (Malus St lvestris)

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Crab Apple or the 'Tree of Love' as the Celts know it. Apples have long been associated with love and featured in many ancient traditions of finding future lovers. The Crab Apple, although rather sour when raw is perfect for making traditional jam and jelly. Tree supplied is 20-60cm tall.

Native throughtout the British Isles, it can grow to 30ft (9m). A small spreading tree often with a dense crown and large twisted branches, the latter can be quite spiny. Delicate white flowers provide an autumn crop of crab apples and although the fruit is bitter it can be made into jelly, jam and wine. It is an excellent food source for birds. Somewhat suprisingly it can take cutting back very well and is an interesting component that can be included in traditional hedgerows.

Care for your tree

As soon as you receive your tree, plant it into a small plant pot or straight into the ground.If you cannot plant your tree straight away, keep spraying the roots and leaves with water and keep the tree moist and away from direct heat.

  • Keep moist and cool if indoors.
  • Plant as soon as possible.
  • Register your trees rebirth online.

Stats

Delivery Height
20 - 40 cms
Delivery Weight
Approx 300g
  
Mature Height
9 metres
Mature Spread
6 metres
Mature Form
Round
  
Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Partial Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil Type Chalky
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Light Green


Suitable occassions

Valentines
Birthday
Anniversary
Mothers Day
Fathers Day
Wedding / Engagement
New Baby

Note: Cost of P&P included in price.

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