Malus John Downie — 12L Container

Malus 'John Downie' is one of the most popular of all crab apples and a favourite for making crab apple jelly. Pink buds open to scented white blossom in April, followed by large, bright orange-red, conical fruits in autumn. Vigorous and upright when young, it is a dependable, productive tree.

It grows to around 4m x 3m after 10 years. Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil; clay is tolerated. It is self-fertile and an excellent pollinator for nearby apple trees, and needs very little pruning beyond removing any damaged growth in late winter.

Each tree is hand-selected before dispatch.