![]() ![]() In reality, you can prune lightly at other times without the tree coming to harm. Recommended pruning time for crabapple trees is late winter, just before growth begins, and they fall into Prune Group 1 - light pruning only. As the tree matures, it stops trying to shoot straight up the crown tends to spread out sideways, with branches tending to droop down a bit lower - ultimate height and spread for this variety is around 5m x 3m. No matter how you try to prevent your tree from developing apical domination at this stage, I'm afraid it will always try to restore that for the next couple of years its also likely not on dwarfing rootstock, so trying to keep it low and relatively small for ease of fruit picking may not be very successful. If you have the space, you might want to consider getting some there are a few weeping forms of crabapple too, as well some naturally columnar varieties, though size of fruits might be an important factor to consider when looking at alternatives. Discounts cannot be given once an order is completed and any codes have not been used.Unfortunately, if you wanted to grow a crabapple specifically to pick its fruits rather than simply as an ornamental tree, it would have been better to buy one or two cordon trained varieties on a semi dwarfing rootstock such as M26, such as those listed here. To take advantage of a promotional code or gift voucher this must be entered into the redeem code box at the checkout. Masses of cup-shaped, white flowers open from pale pink buds in May, followed by large, oval, orange and scarlet fruit, which are edible being valuable for. If you change your email address at any time please change your details on your account. We shall let you know when your order is being shipped via email. If you wish to add to your order then please email us and we shall send you a ref code that can be used for free shipping. STEP 2 Bring to the boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the crab apples are soft. Apples float, so push them down with a plate to measure. The fruit makes a very good crab apple jelly and is often grown for this purpose. Fill the saucepan with just enough water to cover the crab apples. We shall inform you via email of the delivery day as soon as it is known closer to the time. Method STEP 1 Wash the crab apples (you can leave stalks on), and place in a saucepan. ![]() All orders are despatched in one delivery.ĭelivery times - Orders are despatched to you within 7 days unless there is a delay caused by the weather conditions. Once you have put together your order the delivery charge will show before payment. The lower postal rates range from £2.80 - £5.70, will be applied to smaller orders of the lighter plants like currants, raspberries, gooseberries, blackberries, asparagus and strawberries although larger orders will go into the £10.00 rate. The wonderful crab apples remain on the branches long into the winter, ready to be picked and pulped into fresh apple sauce or desserts for the Christmas table. £11.40 if more than one tree except in the case of the Espalier and Fan trained trees where this charge is a maximum of £40.00. A delivery charge of £9.95 is for all single tree orders. We have several rates that apply to UK mainland addresses. Crab Apple John Downie Malus Hardy Tree FROM £39.99 94 (7 Reviews) Garden Club Members Price: FROM £35. Our plants are grown in fields that can be 2 miles away from our office so it is not possible to just turn up and select your own trees.ĭelivery Charges - The delivery charge is worked out from the weight and the size of the plant. Your order will then be ready for you to collect during our normal opening hours which are Monday-Friday 07.30-16.30. Orders can be placed via our website and the collection option can be selected at the checkout. We are not a Garden Centre or retail Nursery. Please allow 1 working days for your order to be processed prior to collection date. Note the collection is from the Wholesale Nursery office between Monday-Friday only. Collection - If you would like to collect your trees then use this option. ![]()
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