Malus John Downie

Name: Malus John Downie
SKU: 0002034
Price: 9 GBP
Availability: InStock

0002034

CODE hp069

£9.00 per 1 (Price per unit - £9.00)

£37.50 per 5 (Price per unit - £7.50) 17% off

Please order in denominations of 1

Supplied as 2 Litre Pot Grown Plants Delivery within 21 days

Flowering crab apple. White flowers in spring followed by bright Red and Yellow fruit, which are excellent for making crab apple jelly. Also an excellent pollinator for apple trees. The fruit will provide birds with food during the winter. 60-100cm plants supplied in a 2 litre pot.

Availability to buy and flowering time

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Available to Buy Flowering Time

- Mature Height 500cm
- Mature Spread 400cm
- Plant Spacing 400cm
- Planting Make sure the roots are planted in well prepared soil, with enough room to develop.
- Soil Type Moderately fertile, well drained soil.
- Pruning Late winter/early spring to remove damaged/dead branches.
If possible prepare the ground some time in advance of planting. Open out holes and plant with enough space to accommodate the roots without cramping them. Provide a stake to help support the shrub in its early years, protecting it from strongwinter winds. Mulch during cold/frost and water freely.Malus, or Crab apple as they are sometimes known are suitable for planting in most types of fertile and well drained soil. Plant in a sunny location as they do not prosper too well in the shade.