Crab Apple 40/60cm Bare Root (Malus sylvestris)
Crab apple is native to the UK and much of Europe. Malus sylvestris have the most stunning blooms, flushed pink in the spring followed by green/ yellow fruits in the autumn. Crab apples are great for pollinating other apple trees in the area as their flowering period is long. . Read more
Sold in bundles of 25 — minimum order 25 plants. Price shown is per plant.
| Quantity | Price each | |
|---|---|---|
| 250+ | £1.09 | |
| 500+ | £1.03 | |
| 1000+ | £0.96 |
About this plant
Malus Sylvestris - Crab Apple
Crab apple is native to the UK and much of Europe. Malus sylvestris have the most stunning blooms, flushed pink in the spring followed by green/ yellow fruits in the autumn. Crab apples are great for pollinating other apple trees in the area as their flowering period is long.
Common Name: Crab apple
Genus: Malus
Species: sylvestris
Type: Bareroot, Native to UK
Size: 40/60cm
Rate of Growth: Medium
Planting Location: Full sun, partial shade. Coastal and exposed windy areas. Scotland and the North.
Soil Type: Tolerates almost all soil types, moist but well-draining. Poor dry types and chalky soils. No waterlogging soil types
pH: neutral acid alkaline
Fertilise: Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter
Planting Distance: 3 per metre single row
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 8-9 metres
Spread: 4-8 metres
**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to March annually.