Crabapple Trees
Ideal for small gardens or growing in pots, crabapple trees produce a spring flower display to rival the showiest cherry blossom and fill your garden with birdsong with their brightly coloured fruits. These native trees attract pollinators, have wonderfully warm autumn colour and even fertilise apple trees, to give you a bigger crop. Our grower in the New Forest has chosen winning varieties that are guaranteed to become a highlight of your garden.
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South Downs National Park
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110 years' expertise free with every tree
John’s family have been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.
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Crabapple FAQs
Where should I plant a crabapple tree?
The crab apple prefers a sunny, open environment with plenty of space with well-drained, enriched soil.
How do I care for a crabapple tree?
Water your crabapple tree regularly during its first year by maintaining an even moisture over its root zone.
Should I prune a crabapple tree?
In terms of maintenance, crabapple trees are pretty easy to care for and don't need a lot of pruning. Pruning is important for maintaining a tree's shape, removing dead branches, and treating or preventing disease.
When should I plant a crabapple tree?
Trees can be planted bare-root between November and March, and containers can be planted at any time of the year.
How quickly do crabapple trees grow UK?
A crabapple tree will grow around 12 - 13cm per year if it’s receiving the TLC it deserves!
Do crabapple trees lose their leaves in the winter?
It is a deciduous tree, meaning it loses its leaves every year and it is typical for the leaves to turn yellow or brown after the fruit matures and fall completely off the tree by winter.
Are crabapple trees easy to grow?
They certainly don’t ask for much! In terms of size, crab apple trees are quite compact, making them a good choice for smaller gardens and there are also a number of advantages to planting a crabapple, so if you’re undecided here’s 3 reasons why you should go for it: they are a lovely sight, highly productive and great for surrounding wildlife.
