Crab Apple Tree Malus x Floribunda

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Grow this beautiful Crab Apple tree on your patio. Dwarf Malus floribunda has pale pink flowers in spring and small yellow-green crab apples in autumn.

1 x 5L Tree

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£29.99

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Key Features

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Product Information

Eventual Height:

4m/13ft

Position:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Suitable for:

Small Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Cottage Garden, Borders, Patio

Plant Type:

Perennial

Soil Type:

Requires moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Loam, sandy loam, clay-loam with organic matter.

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Plant outdoors

Plant outdoors

Flowering

Flowering

  • Beautiful spring and autumn colour
  • Attracts birds and bees
  • Suitable for growing in a container
  • Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit
  • The Malus floribunda patio crab apple is a stunning dwarf variety with pale pink flowers that emerge from deep red buds in mid and late spring. These delicate blossoms are followed by small yellow-green crab apples in autumn, which are not only a food source for birds but can also be used to make delicious jelly. Known as the Japanese flowering crab apple, this variety is perfect for growing in large containers on patios, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens.

    Rootstock: M9

    Height at full growth: 2-2.5m (without regular pruning)

    These trees are grown and pruned to maintain a compact, neat shape, making them ideal for limited spaces or containers. To keep the tree healthy, prune during the dormant season to remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches, and to shape the tree. For the best growth, plant in a large container with good drainage, and provide regular watering and feeding with high-potash feed during the growing season. In colder months, protect the roots by wrapping the container, and prune lightly in late winter or early spring.

    How To Grow

    When to plant and what to expect at different times of the year

    You can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.

    When ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:

    Spring Months: Plants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.

    Summer Months: Plants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage

    Autumn Months: In the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.

    Winter Months: Plants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil.

    These are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere. All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all. Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season.

    Guide To Plant Sizes

    Our ornamental trees arrive either as potted plants or bare-root trees, carefully selected for your garden. Here’s what to expect:

    Potted Trees: Your tree will arrive potted, ready for planting. If you can't plant immediately, place the pot outdoors in a sheltered spot and water regularly to keep the soil moist.

    Bare-Root Trees: Delivered during autumn or winter when ready for planting. If planting is delayed, keep the roots moist by covering them in soil in a cool location. Aim to plant within seven days of delivery.

    Planting Tips:

    • In-Ground: Dig a hole slightly larger than the rootball. Place the tree at the same level it was in the pot or with the graft union just above the soil for bare roots. Backfill, add soil improver, firm in, and water well.
    • In Containers: Use a pot with drainage holes, layering stones at the bottom. Fill with quality compost, plant, and water well.

    Seasonal Care: Plant hardy trees throughout the year, avoiding extremes. During winter, plants may arrive dormant or bare-root with no leaves. This is normal and encourages strong spring growth.

    Water regularly during the first year, especially in dry periods. For bare-root trees, soak roots before planting. Add mulch in spring to retain moisture and nourish roots.

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