Malus
The grey green foliage is most attractive when it emerges and turns to warm shades of yellow in autumn. But wait, it doesn't stop there, the Malus or Crab Apple family offers more than just beautiful blossom. Most have highly ornamental fruit that apears in autumn after the flowers and holds on the tree well into the winter or until picked for delicious Crab Apple Jelly. One of the top fruiting varieties is "Jack Humm" which has large bright crimson fruit flushed with a little yellow and orange. These fruits are seldom touched by birds so if you don't wish to process into Jelly they will add interest to the winter garden.
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Crab Apples are quite easy to grow in a sunny sheltered position. They are tolerant of most soil types except for water logged soil. If you feel that your soil is a little poor then spread some slow release fertilizer around the tree in spring, perhaps adding some mulch or compost at the same time. Remember to leave space between the trunk of the tree and the start of the mulch layer.
Any pruning should be done in winter on a dry day. Basically prune for the first couple of years to get a nice open shape with 3 main branches that form a V - or what is known in horticulture as a vase shape. After that you can pretty much let the tree alone and just enjoy. Warning: some Crab Apples to have quite sharp spurs so if you are working under or around the tree take care not to meet one of these head on or you will in danger of becoming a crabby apple yourself!
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PAGE 1 2 3 4 ALL aka Crabapple Crabapple. A stunning new release. In spring crimson buds open to dark purple/red flowers. The foliage emerges a deep red/purple and turns green in summer. In autumn the foliage turns orange. The tree has an upright spreading habit and when mature is an oval shape. Deciduous.
Malus Crabapple Prairifire M793 New stock expected End of July, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $59.99 each. Payment on order.
aka Crabapple Well it's called 'Profusion' for a reason - starts to flower from a young age and puts on a 'profuse' display of deep wine red blossom in spring. The flowers are followed by small red Crab Apples. The coppery new leaf growth which turns fresh green for summer. Easy to grow in the sun. Deciduous.
Malus Crabapple Profusion Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ? Container: 8l ? $59.99 aka Weeping Crabapple Weeping. A showy semi-weeping form of Crabapple that has gently cascading branches draped with blush white flowers in spring. These are followed by small brilliant red fruits. Good autumn foliage colour and attractive bare branch structure in winter. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.
Malus Crabapple Red Jade 1.5 Std MM106 New stock expected End of July, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $69.99 each. Payment on order.
aka Weeping Crab Apple Weeping. A showy semi-weeping form of Crabapple that has gently cascading branches draped with blush white flowers in spring. These are followed by small brilliant red fruits. Good autumn foliage colour and attractive bare branch structure in winter. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.
Malus Crabapple Red Jade Std 1.75m Current Stock Height: STD-180/HGT-200 cm ? Container: 8l ? $69.99 aka Crabapple Crabapple. A gorgeous blossom tree that has a semi weeping habit and is covered with masses of dainty white flowers in the spring. These are followed by orange-red fruits that last through the winter. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Deciduous.
Malus Crabapple Snowbright Current Stock Height: 70/110 cm ? Container: 8l ? $59.99 aka Crabapple Beautiful in spring with a bountiful display of fragrant deep pink blossom that is followed by ornamental purple-red fruit. The foliage is red toned and intensifies in colour prior to leaf fall. A highly ornamental tree with a narrow pyramidal habit. Plant in a sunny spot. Est.10yr.growth.
Malus Crabapple Strathmore H/W 1m Current Stock Height: STD-100/HGT-180 cm ? Container: 8l ? $59.99 aka Crab Apple Crab Apple. Brilliant display of single white flowers in spring followed by fresh green foliage and a mass display of medium sized golden fruit with yellow flesh that are suitable for making jelly. Grow in a sunny well drained spot in nice deep soil. Deciduous. PVR.
Malus Crabapple Toms Gold Current Stock Height: 160/180 ? Container: pb18 ? $59.99 aka Crabapple A unique species from Asia with very distinctive maple-like leaves that are glossy green in summer and turn a vivid range of orange and scarlet shades in autumn. The large clusters of single white flowers in spring are followed by pear shaped fruit of greenish yellow flushed with red. Taller growth habit and very worthwhile for many situations. Malus Crabapple Trilobata This plant is in high demand. Add to Waitlist for next available stock. No payment until order can be filled. aka Chonosuki Crabapple A highly ornamental Japanese species with a strong erect, narrow habit. White tinged with pink spring blossom followed by new foliage that is silvery green turning glossy green over summer. Spectacular autumn display with leaves turning many shades from purple and copper through orange to yellow. The small 'apples' are green flushed with red. Deciduous. Malus Crabapple Tschonoskii New stock expected End of July, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $59.99 each. Payment on order.
aka Crab Apple A popular cultivar for smaller gardens or container growing due to its narrow columnar habit. The pink spring blossom opens from tight scarlet buds and is followed by bright yellow 'apples' that are blushed with red. Hardy, tolerant and disease resistant. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth. Malus Crabapple Van Eseltine New stock expected End of July, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $59.99 each. Payment on order.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Habit: Weeping
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Malus are relatively hardy and tolerant and therefore easy to grow. However they are happiest in a sunny well drained position in deeply worked soil. If possible shelter from strong wind.
Habit: Weeping
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
Fruit is suitable for making jelly
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4-5m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 10m x 4m
As a general rule Crabapples are more tolerant of adverse soil conditions than other blossom trees and are long lived and hardy. They will do their best planted in the sun in well drained soil.
Habit: Columnar
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
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