Tree Gift Wrapping Service
Why not make your tree gift even
more special by using our gift wrapping service. This includes one of our
handmade drawstring 'ecobags' made out of 100% biodegradable materials, a gift
tag with optional gift message and a planting and aftercare booklet. All of this
for just £2.00 per tree.
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Shell pink in late April followed by yellow fruits in the autumn.
Common Name: Crab Apple Tree
Latin Name: Malus 'Van Eseltine'
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: Late April and May /Shell pink, clouded white on the inner petals
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/ spread: 6m/2m
Special features: Yellow Fruits
Malus 'Van Eseltine' is a small tree of distinctive upright habit bearing semi-double flowers that are rose-pink in bud opening to shell pink in late April followed by yellow fruits in the autumn. This tree is an excellent choice for small gardens or where space is limited.
This Crab Apple Tree is supplied bare rooted suitable for planting from November until March or in a 10 litre container suitable for planting all year round. The total height of this half standard tree is approximately 1.8-2.2m (6-7ft).
Our bare rooted trees are hand lifted from our nursery on the day or day before despatch. There will be no soil around the roots but they are covered with a bag to prevent them drying out. If you are unable to plant the trees immediately there is no need to panic. The trees are completely dormant this time of year, which means as long as the roots are kept out of the frost and well wrapped up no harm will come to them, although the sooner you can get them planted in the ground the better.
An example of one our half standard Malus trees can be seen to the left.
All of our trees and shrubs are grown in the UK to the highest standard. Every order comes complete with planting instructions and a guide to looking after your purchase.
Please see our Delivery page for current dispatch times.
Our gift wrapping service is a great way to make your present even more special. Please view basket for more details.
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