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Malus Butterball

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Butterball'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ White, pink flushed.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Masses of flowers followed by bright yellow fruit. Malus 'Butterball' is a small crab apple tree with a wonderful spreading habit and almost becomes rounded when the tree is mature. The branches are a little pendulous, especially when weighted with fruits. In late spring, an abundance of pink-blushed white flowers open from pink buds- these are then replaced by the glowing autumn fruits. The 'Butterball' name can be explained when seeing the masses of rich golden-yellow fruits which appear in autumn. The fruits may have a pretty red flushing on the sunny side and they are great for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Malus Cardinal

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Princeton Cardinal Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Cardinal'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Intense pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Small deep red fruits in the autumn.Malus 'Cardinal' or 'Princeton Cardinal' is a superb crab apple from the US which becomes laden with intense pink flowers in mid April. The dark almost black leaves change to glossy red in the summer followed by small, deep red fruits in the autumn. This tree is great for attracting wildlife in both the spring and autumn and has a very good disease resistance.

Malus Direktor Moerland

Improved Profusion Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Improved Profusion Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Direktor Moerland'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/ Dark purple-pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Coppery-crimson, shiny foliage. Very good disease resistance.Malus 'Direktor Moerland' is an improved form of the very popular Malus 'Profusion' with an exceptional resistance to scab. This small tree becomes covered in late April and May with wine-red, slightly fragrant flowers which are followed in autumn by small dark red fruits. The young foliage is a coppery-crimson and continues to look healthy throughout the summer.

Malus Evereste

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Evereste'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Soft pink once opened.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: Yellow/orange-red fruits in autumn.The Malus 'Evereste', a stunning variety of Crab Apple Tree, is a delightful addition to any garden or landscape. With its abundant spring blossom, ornamental fruit, and vibrant autumn foliage, it adds beauty and colour to outdoor spaces throughout the year.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to varying light conditions, the Malus 'Evereste' offers versatility and resilience. In spring, it displays a profusion of pink buds that open to reveal delicate white flowers, creating a breathtaking scene.As the seasons progress, the Malus 'Evereste' keeps things interesting. In summer, its foliage provides a lush backdrop, while in autumn, the leaves transition to shades of gold and bronze, offering a stunning display of seasonal colour.One of the standout features of this tree is its ornamental fruit. In late summer and early autumn, it bears clusters of small, red or orange fruit, which add a pop of colour and attract wildlife to the garden. With a projected height of 5 metres and a spread of 4 metres in 20 years, the Malus 'Evereste' is a compact and manageable tree, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes. 

You can plant it as a standalone specimen to showcase its spring blossom or use it in mixed planting schemes. Add a Malus ‘Evereste' to your space today and enjoy rich colours throughout the seasons.

Malus floribunda

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus floribundaSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Pale pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 4m x 5mSpecial features: Red fruits in autumn. Coppery, unusual cut leaf.Malus floribunda has glorious, pale pink flowers in mid- late spring which immerse the tree in a pink cloud. The flowers are replaced by small, pea-like, golden-yellow fruit which persists well into winter. The long-lasting fruit is a good source of food for birds and other wildlife. The leaves are mid-green in summer, but they really shine when they put on a dazzling autumn display of coppery red and bronzed yellow. This Japanese crab apple is an excellent ornamental tree for a sunny, urban site. Dense and spreading in habit with gracefully arching branches.

Malus Golden Gem

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Golden Gem'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Pale pink and whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 4m/4mSpecial features: Persistent small yellow fruit.Malus 'Golden Gem' is a compact, neat grower which is excellent for the small garden or patio. In spring an abundance of fragranced, pale pink and white flowers appear. The best feature of the 'Golden Gem' is the glossy clusters of bright yellow fruits which last and last. A hardy tree with little disease.

Malus Golden Hornet

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Golden Hornet'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: long-lasting, spherical, golden-yellow fruitThe Malus ‘Golden Hornet’ is a wonderfully compact crab apple tree. It features pretty, fragrant white flowers which are flushed pink and appear in May/June. Masses of golden-yellow crab apples emerge in early autumn and attract an array of wildlife to your garden. This tree starts out upright and spreads to an oval-headed shape with age. The densely-packed branches hold deep green leaves which fade to yellow in autumn. The crab apple fruits are one of the best features of this tree as they hold well into winter.

Malus Gorgeous

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Gorgeous'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Soft pink once opened.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Large, glossy red fruitMalus 'Gorgeous' is a small tree with arching branches that hold quite large, dark green, shiny leaves. The foliage develops to a yellow/bronze colour which contrasts beautifully with the attractive fruits.There are large flowers, around 3cm across, which are soft pink when they open and whiten with age. The tree fruits profusely, producing bright red coloured crab apples which make a fantastic crab apple jelly. It is certainly is a very appropriately named tree.

Malus Harry Baker

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple Harry BakerLatin Name: Malus 'Harry Baker'Soil: Chalky, sandy, clay, loamyPosition: Full sun or partial shade    Hardiness: HardyFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: PinkEventual height/spread after 20 years: 5m/5mThe Malus 'Harry Baker' is a lively, colourful addition to any garden due to its eye-catching large fuchsia-pink flowers which appear in spring. This deciduous crab apple tree holds rich green leaves, which are accompanied by red fruits in autumn. The glossy red fruits bring vivid colour to a winter garden; pick the fruits when ripe to make a tasty crab apple jelly.

Malus hupehensis

Chinese Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Chinese Crab Apple, Hupeh Crab or Tea Crab Apple Latin Name: Malus hupehensis or Malus theifera or Pyrus malus theifera.Soil: Moist or well drained; acid, alkali or neutral soil. Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: Spring/White Hardiness: Fully hardy (to below -20°C).Height and spread in 10-20 years: 4-8m/4-8mSpecial features: Pink buds in spring, followed by white fragrant flowers. Red crab apple fruits 1cm width in autumn. RHS Award of Garden Merit. The Queen Elizabeth Maple is an attractive medium sized crab apple tree. It is a deciduous tree, dropping its leaves in autumn. In spring, pink buds appear and they open to fragrant white flowers, about 3cm across. The flowers give rise to crab apple fruits, about 1cm across, providing a pleasing display in the autumn months. This tree carries an RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating that it is a reliable performer in the garden. This species is best suited to a medium sized garden, being a little too large for a compact space. However, it makes a striking statement in a space that will accommodate its form. For smaller gardens it is worth considering Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel', Malus tschonoskii, and Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet'.

Malus Jelly King

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Jelly King Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Jelly King'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features:  Large, orange-pink fruits ideal for making jelly. Malus 'Jelly King' is a vigorous but compact tree recently introduced to the UK from New Zealand. Large pink buds open in spring to cover the tree with masses of white blossoms. The clusters of large, orange-pink fruits that follow remain on the tree until late winter- unless the birds get to them first. There are many culinary uses for the fruit and it will make an excellent pink jelly.

Malus John Downie

Crab Apple Tree

Latin Name: Malus 'John Downie'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Orange and red edible fruit and a fantastic display of autumn leaf colourThe Malus 'John Downie', a distinguished variety of Crab Apple Tree, adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. 

Flourishing in fertile, well-drained soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, this Crab Apple Tree is resilient and hardy.In spring, the Malus 'John Downie' showers your space with delicate white blossoms, creating a show-stopping floral scene. 

 Shifting gears to later seasons, this tree provides ornamental fruit, attracting all kinds of wonderful wildlife. The attractive crab apples are a glossy scarlet colour and are almost 'pear shaped’. Plus, the apples make the most fantastic crab apple jelly!The leaves are a fresh green colour when young and mature to deep yellow and burnt orange come autumn. 

With a projected height of 5 metres and a spread of 3 metres in 20 years, the Malus 'John Downie' is a moderate-sized tree that fits well in small gardens and large spaces too.

The Malus ‘John Downie’ delights from spring to autumn! Add it to your outdoor sanctuary today.

Malus Laura

Laura Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Laura Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Laura'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/Pink and WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 1.5mSpecial features: Ideal for small gardens due to its naturally dwarf habit.Malus 'Laura' is a naturally dwarf tree with a good upright habit suitable for even the smallest garden. This charming variety of Crab Apple Tree is the perfect combination of seasonal colour and fruit.

 With its profuse spring blossom, decorative fruit, and compact growth habit, it can light up any outdoor space.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to varying light conditions, the Malus ‘Laura’ is a resilient specimen. 

In spring, it showers your garden with an abundance of pale pink to white flowers, which are also fragrant.As the seasons move forwards, the Malus ‘Laura’ continues to deliver. In summer, its foliage provides a lovely backdrop, while in autumn, the leaves change to shades of gold and bronze, which really dial up the autumnal energy.One of the best features of this tree is its fruit. In late summer and early autumn, it offers clusters of large, maroon fruit, which are adored by local wildlife. The fruits are also perfect for making crab apple jelly due to very high pectin content (the natural gelling agent found in ripe fruits).With a projected height of 3 metres and a spread of 1 metre over a 20 year period, the Malus ‘Laura’ is a compact and manageable tree, making it suitable for gardens large or small.

 The Malus ‘Laura’ can work as standalone tree to show off its spring blossom. Alternatively, you can also plant it in mixed planting projects to give contrast and depth to your space.Pick up a Malus ‘Laura’ today and enjoy its colours, flowers and fruits for years on end.

Malus Liset

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Liset'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Deep rose redHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Small rich dark red fruitsA tree of rounded habit. The leaves are a dark purple-green, the young foliage being especially purple in tone. This makes the perfect foil for the deep rose red flowers, opening from scarlet buds. The tree has a very warm yet rich tone in spring which will bring a very unique burst of colour to your garden. In autumn there are rich dark red fruits; these are quite small and 'cherry like' but they do last well into the winter.

Malus Neville Copeman

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Neville Copeman'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Deep pink/purpleHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Red-orange fruit.'Neville Copeman' is mainly noted for its beautiful green leaves which are shaded with purple throughout the summer. This tree produces delightful, light-purple coloured flowers, followed by attractive conical shaped orange to red coloured fruit. Pollution tolerant, so ideal for planting in a garden where a busy road is close.

Malus Pink Glow

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Pink Glow' (Dolgo)Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 6m x 5mSpecial features: Big pink fruits in autumn that make good jelly.Malus 'Pink Glow', also known as Dolgo, is an excellent jelly making crab apple. It has beautiful white blossom in spring. The bright crimson fruit is quite large and ripens in early September. It makes an excellent red jelly and the fruits are popular with wildlife too. Pink Glow is disease resistant and a good alternative to John Downie. A fantastic ornamental tree which will add a burst of colour to any garden.

Malus Pink Mushroom

Weeping Crab Apple Tree

The Malus 'Pink Mushroom' crab apple is a wonderfully compact miniature weeping tree. It features descending branches that cascade downwards and are studded with idyllic pink flowers in spring. The glossy fruits appear in autumn and persist well into winter. This tree is the perfect choice for a restricted space and it can also be planted on a patio. 

Malus Prairie Fire

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Prairie Fire'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/ Red-purple flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 2mSpecial features: Small purple fruits in the autumn. Good disease resistance.Malus 'Prairie Fire' is an excellent new variety of crab apple and is ideal for small gardens. It has an upright growth habit with narrow, dark purple to green leaves. An intense dispaly of single red/purple flowers appear in April are followed in autumn by small, spheroid, purple fruits. Good disease resistance.

Malus Profusion

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus x moerlandsii 'Profusion'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/ Dark purple-pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: Cherry-like, reddish-purple fruitDusky, dark, purple-pink flowers in late spring, followed by cherry-like, reddish-purple fruit, and bronze-purple leaves maturing to dark green with crimson veins. This vigorous, spreading purple leaved crab apple is best in full sun. Pollution tolerant it makes an excellent ornamental tree for a sunny, urban site.

Malus Red Jade

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Red Jade'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Pink in bud and white pink flushedHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Red cherry sized fruitThe Malus 'Red Jade' is a beautiful, small weeping crab apple tree. It features pretty pink-white flowers which open from pink buds and hang delicately from the pendulous branches. The foliage emerges mid-green and remains that colour until autumn; at this time it fades to yellow and bronze before falling. The 'Red Jade' boasts small, spherical, glossy red crab apples which appear in the autumn and last well into winter. The crab apples are great for bringing some life to your winter garden and they are also good for attracting wildlife. This is the ideal tree for year round interest in a garden that is restricted for space.

Malus Red Obelisk

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple Red ObeliskLatin Name: Malus 'Red Obelisk'Soil: Any moist, well drained soilPosition: Full sun/ partial shade    Hardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: AprilFlowering Colour: PinkEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 5m/2mThe Malus 'Red Obelisk' is a compact crab apple tree with faded pink scented flowers that appear in April. The foliage emerges as a purple-brown colour and later develops into a darker green colour. Deep red berries appear in late summer; if picked when ripe they can make a tasty crab apple jelly. Due to the upright growth habit of this tree, it can be planted in a smaller garden as a focal point.

Malus Red Sentinel

Crab Apple Tree

Malus Red Sentinel is a broadly upright deciduous tree, which gardeners love for its ever-changing year round interest. The Crab Apple Red Sentinel jumps into gear in early spring. The bright green leaves emerge and remain green throughout summer before turning golden-yellow in autumn. Spring also brings a scatter of pretty pink-white flowers which cover the tree and contrast beautifully with the green leaves. In autumn the flowers are replaced by small, cherry-like fruits that have a glossy coating. The deep red colours give your garden a real autumnal feel and the fruit also attracts local wildlife. Plus, the ruby-red fruits last through much of winter, making the Malus Red Sentinel a true spectacle all year long. 

The Crab Apple Red Sentinel flourishes in well-drained, fertile soil and is adaptable to full sun or partial shade. It will reach a height of around 5 metres with a spread of about 4 metres over 20 years, making it a great addition to gardens large or small.

 What gardeners also love about the Red Sentinel is that it’s pollution tolerant.Grow a Malus Red Sentinel today and enjoy its year-round show of colour. Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Large clusters of red fruits which persist all winter.

Malus Rosehip

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Rosehip'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Glossy pink crab apples that look like rosehips This is a highly ornamental variety of crab apple which is perfect for the smaller garden. In spring, ovate green leaves appear and these are soon followed by the white flowers in May. The flowers are highly attractive and open up from delicate pink buds. The best feature comes in late summer when the crab apples start to develop, and by autumn these are a glowing pink colour and resemble rosehips. The crab apples are perfect for crab apple jelly as they are high in pectin and are of a decent size; they can also be left on the tree as a natural bird feeder. This is a great all-rounder and is worthy of a space in any garden.

Malus Royal Beauty

Weeping Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Weeping Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Royal Beauty'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May/ Deep pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 2.5m x 2.5mSpecial features: Dark red fruits in the autumn. Good for small gardens.The Malus 'Royal Beauty' is the perfect choice for a tree that has an ever-changing, year round interest. The leaves emerge as a bronzed red colour and turn purple-red in summer before a final burst of bronzed yellow in the autumn. A further interest is added in spring with the masses of deep pink flowers that bloom in April/ May. The final anual display comes in autumn with the dark red crab apples; these hold well into winter and are great for attracting birds. This tree has a weeping habit and is ideal for smaller gardens.

Malus Royalty

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Royalty'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Crimson-purpleHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 8m/8mSpecial features: Glossy, dark red fruit - black when ripe.Malus 'Royalty' is a well ordered, upright crab apple tree which spreads with age. It features dark purple leaves which have a beautiful shine to them when they are young. The leaves are complimented by clusters of large, deep pink flowers which bloom in spring.

Malus Rudolph

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Rudolph Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Rudolph'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Large pink single flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Small dark purple fruits.Malus 'Rudolph' was named after the famous Reindeer due to its spectacular red rose flowers which are one of the largest single pink flowers on any Malus variety. It also has attractive dark green/purple leaves during the season making it a good summer tree. The crab apples are small, dark purple and persistent. This small upright tree has a good disease resistance giving a healthy appearance throughout the summer.

Malus Snowcloud

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Snowcloud'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Pale pink buds opening to white semi-double to double flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 7m/5mSpecial features: Yellow fruits in the autumn.Malus 'Snowcloud' is a small tree reaching around 7m high in maturity with an upright habit and branches that arch outwards. It is delightful in flower, when the whole tree is clad in snowy double blossoms in dense clusters that have come from pale pink buds. This foliage is a steady green colour until it fades to a bronzed yellow in autumn. The crab apples are small and are a golden yellow colour- they are too small for culinary uses but are a great source of food for wildlife.

Malus Sun Rival

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Sun Rival'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Pink opening white.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Bright red fruits in autumn. Disease resistant.This is an unusual semi-weeping (umbrella) crab apple tree which is ideal for the smaller garden. The 'Sun Rival'  features delicately arching branches that are studded with white flowers that open from pink buds. Bright red fruits appear in Summer and hang from the branches in a 'cherry-like' manner. Completely disease free.

Malus toringo Scarlett

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Scarlett Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus toringo 'Scarlett'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Rich pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Small purple fruits remain on the tree long after the leaves have fallen.Malus toringo 'Scarlett' is a relatively new introduction to the Malus family. Originally from Denmark, this tree has something to offer throughout all four seasons. The rich pink blossoms contrast perfectly with the new purple, deeply lobed leaves. The leaves turn a bronze-green colour in summer, then later in autumn they produce a dazzling display of rich scarlet and purple tints. The small purple crab apples, which appear in autumn, remain on the tree long after the leaves have fallen. A great choice for a year round interest which will bring a burst of life to your garden

Malus transitoria

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Transitoria Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus transitoriaSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Small white star shaped flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Small white star shaped flowers followed by small yellow fruits.Malus transitoria is a slender and elegant tree with small and delicate, narrowly lobed leaves. Small white star shaped flowers appear as a white cloud in April. The abundant fruits are bright yellow and persist well after then yellow-gold tinted foliage has fallen.

Malus Van Eseltine

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Van Eseltine'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late April and May /Shell pink, clouded white on the inner petalsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 6m x 2mSpecial features: Yellow fruitsMalus 'Van Eseltine' is a small tree of distinctive upright habit. It features a beautiful display of semi-double flowers that are rose-pink in bud, opening to shell pink in late April. The idyllic pink flowers are followed by small yellow fruits in the autumn- a great source of food for the birds. The leaves are glossy, ovate and are a constant mid-green colour until they fall in autumn. This tree is an excellent choice for small gardens or where space is limited.

Malus Wedding Bouquet

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Wedding Bouquet Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus brevipes 'Wedding Bouquet'Soil: Fertile but well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: MayFlowering Colour: WhiteEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 4m x 4mThe Malus 'Wedding Bouquet' is an elegant crab apple tree which is known for its masses of scented, ivory-white flowers which appear in spring. Luscious green leaves also emerge in spring, which are accompanied by deep-red fruits in late summer. The glossy red fruits hold until December; as well as bringing colour to your winter garden, they also attract wildlife. This slow-growing tree is perfect for a smaller garden as a specimen tree.

Malus White Star

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'White Star'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ White, star like flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m x 5mSpecial features: Large golden fruitA vigorous and disease-resistant, small tree bearing profuse, star shaped flowers followed by large, golden crab apples that persist until December. The arching branches hold copper-red young foliage which later turns to green, then purple. A good disease resistant tree suitable for any size of garden.

Malus Wisley Crab

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Wisley Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Wisley Crab'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/RedHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Extremely large crab apples which are great for making crab apple jelly.The 'Wisley Crab' is a crab apple tree like no other; it features purple foliage and the largest crab apples cultivated to date. The leaves are a deep purple-green colour and they are accompanied by pretty carmine flowers in spring. Come autumn, the flowers have turned into huge, glossy-red crab apples which are the size of dessert apples. The crab apples can be made into crab apple jelly.

Malus x Robusta

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus x robustaSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Small clusters of white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Small bunches of cherry-like red/yellow fruits in autumn.The Malus x robusta is a deciduous, broad-headed tree which has a wonderful dome-shaped crown. In April, an abundance of white and pink flowers appear which are later replaced by glossy fruits. The crab apples are yellow or red and are quite similar in size to cherries; they make a fantastic crab apple jelly and are also great for attracting wildlife to your garden. The leaves are a dark olive-green and have a lovely ovate shape to them- they make the perfect foil for the summer flowers and the emerging autumn fruits.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Dawn Redwood Tree

Common Name: Dawn RedwoodLatin Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboidesSoil: Deep rich moist soil that is well drained.Position: Sunny sheltered siteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 35m/10mSpecial features: Rich brown and gold autumnal tints. (Deciduous)Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a superb deciduous conifer, one of only a very small number of conifers that shed their leaves annually. They hold a wonderful conical shape and produce little competitive shade for smaller plants as they are tall and slim with sparse branches. The leaves are pretty and rather feathery looking and are composed of innumerable linear leaflets. The leaf colour is bright green until autumn when it fades to rich brown and gold autumnal tints. The trunk is coloured orange-brown which adds an interest in winter when the branches are bare.

Metasequoia Gold Rush

Golden Dawn Redwood Tree

Common Name: Golden Dawn RedwoodLatin Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'Soil: Deep rich moist soil, can tolerate water-logged sitesPosition: Sunny sheltered siteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 20m+/ 8mSpecial features: Feathery yellow leaves that fade to bronze in autumn The 'Gold Rush' is a yellow-leaved cultivar of the popular Dawn Redwood. This majestic tree maintains an upright habit and its mahogany-brown branches form a pyramidal tree with age. The feathery leaves fade to bronze in the autumn, before falling. An ideal choice for a very large garden and for woodland planting. This tree will become quite large so ensure you give it the room that it needs to grow and thrive.

Parrotia persica

Persian Ironwood Tree

Common Name: Persian IronwoodLatin Name: Parrotia persicaSoil: Any fertile, moist but well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: Spring & WinterFlowering colour: RedEventual height/spread after 20 years: 8m/10mOne of the best features of the Parrotia persica is the unique grey flaking bark, which sheds more with age. It often has multiple stems which hold long, ovate green leaves. The leaves of this deciduous tree transform in stages throughout the autumn months; first vivid yellow, then burning orange, and finally to an intense red. In late winter, insignificant red flowers bring life to the stark branches, the flowers are followed in spring by the newly emerging leaves. The Persian ironwood tree has a wide spreading habit and is therefore suitable for a larger garden, particularly as a border tree. For the best autumn leaf colour, grow this tree in acid soil.

Parrotia Vanessa

Persian Ironwood Tree

Common Name: Persian Ironwood Latin Name: Parrotia persica Vanessa Soil: Any fertile, moist but well drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Fully hardy Flowering period: Winter Flowering colour: Dark red Height/spread after 20 years: 5m/3m The ‘Vanessa’ variety of Persian Ironwood is a fantastic choice for a medium sized garden and it adds great interest in both autumn and winter. The leaves are green in spring and summer, but they truly come to life in autumn when they turn to shades of plum purple, deep crimson, burnt orange and golden yellow. This tree adds further interest in winter, usually in January, when the dark red flowers appear on bare branches. The bark also adds year round interest as it gradually peels and flakes, which creates a pleasing mottled effect.

Picea pungens Fat Albert

Colorado Spruce Fat Albert

Common Name: Colorado Spruce Fat AlbertLatin Name: Picea pungens 'Fat Albert'Soil: Prefers rich moist soil. Acid or neutralPosition: Full sun. Flowering period/colour: Non-floweringHardiness: Fully hardy (to below -20°C). Height and spread in 10 years: 3m x 2mSpecial features: Blue conical evergreen conifer, winter interest. RHS Award of Garden Merit.Picea pungens 'Fat Albert' is a handsome conical (Christmas tree) shaped conifer, with a beautifully subtle steel-blue colour to its needles. It grows about thirty centimetres in height per year to reach about three metres in ten years, and finally matures at three to five metres. This tree produces cones and they are five  to ten centrimetres, and are greenish when young. The cones are a light brown colour at maturity.

Picea pungens Koster

Colorado Spruce

Common Name: Colorado Spruce Koster Latin Name: Picea pungens 'Koster'Soil: Prefers rich moist soil. Acid or neutralPosition: Full sun. Flowering period/colour: Non-floweringHardiness: Fully hardy (to below -20°C). Height and spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Blue conical evergreen conifer, winter interest. Picea pungens 'Koster' is a handsome conical (Christmas tree) shaped conifer, with a beautifully subtle steel-blue colour to its needles. It is very hardy and can survive in temperatures down to -40°C.

Picea pungens Schovenhorst

Barb Spruce

Common Name: Barb SpruceLatin Name: Picea pungens 'Schovenhorst'Soil: Prefers rich moist soil. Acid or neutralPosition: Full sun. Flowering period/colour: Non-floweringHardiness: Fully hardy (to below -20°C). Height and spread in 10 years: 3m x 1.5mSpecial features: The branches are mostly horizontalAlso known as the barb spruce is a medium sized, upright evergreen tree. The branches are mostly horizontal. It has light gray-blue to gray-green foilage throughout winter. Light brown elongated fruits cones which are 6-10 cm in length, appear during Winter when mature. It is well tolerated in the urban environment and drought resistant and very cold resistant.

Platanus orientalis Digitata

Oriental Plane Tree

Common Name: Oriental Plane Tree Latin Name: Platanus orientalis 'Digitata'Soil: Well-draining reasonably good soil.Position: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 20/15mSpecial features: Large, deeply cut finger-like leaves that are densely packed onto the branches.The 'Digitata' grows to be a large tree that will become a true garden focal point. The large leaves are deeply cut and dark green in colour with serrated edges and these are accompanied by the fluffy spherical flowers in spring. Another interesting feature of this tree comes with the clusters of spherical burr-like fruits that appear in autumn. Like the popular London plane tree, the Oriental plane also has the distinctive flaking bark when mature. This tree is great for parkland planting or as an architectural tree in a large garden.

Platanus orientalis Minaret

Eastern Plane Tree

Common Name: Eastern Plane TreeLatin Name: Platanus orientalis 'Minaret'Soil: Well-draining reasonably good soil.Position: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 20/15mSpecial features: Large, deeply cut finger-like leaves that are densely packed onto the braches.The 'Minaret' makes a great feature tree for a large garden or parkland site. This tree grows to have a spreading and broadly columnar habit and when it is established the bark will flake to reveal different shades of cream, brown and grey on the trunk. The large leaves are palmately lobed and dark green in summer, later turning to golden brown come autumn. The small and rather inconspicuous summer flowers turn to brown burr-like fruits in autumn which adds further interest. This is a great choice for planting as a feature tree and also works well when planted near to other plane trees for differing interest.

Platanus x acerifolia

London Plane Tree

Common Name: London Plane TreeLatin Name: Platanus x acerifoliaSoil: Well draining reasonably good soil.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/ Monoecious, with separate male and female flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 25/15mSpecial features: Beautiful shiny mid green, leathery, maple-like leaves.A fast growing handsome deciduous tree that has majestic open branches which hold large shiny leaves. Very tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Attractive in winter, when prickly ball-shaped fruits hang like baubles, and the flaking mottled cream and brown bark is particularly noticeable. Trustpilot

Podocarpus Flame

Podocarp

Common Name: PodocarpLatin Name: Podocarpus 'Flame'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m - 1.2mSpecial features: An irregular shaped conifer with rusty red foliage.Podocarpus 'Flame' is an interesting conifer with an irregular shape. The salmon pink new growth turns a rusty red colour in winter. It is ideal for borders and rock gardens. This is a male conifer and will help to pollinate Podocarpus 'Country Park Fire' to produce fruits.

Prunus Autumnalis

Autumn Cherry Tree

Prunus Autumnalis, or the 'Autumn Cherry Tree', offers year-round interest with its winter flowers, fresh green foliage and strong autumn colour. A fantastic tree for the smaller garden. This flowering cherry tree is valued for its bell-shaped, semi-double white flowers which appear in bursts from late autumn through to early spring: the flowers appear on bare stems and look truly stunning in a winter garden. The flowers open from pink buds and some of the petals have a pink tint to them. The simple flowers are delicate and truly charming: they add a much-needed dose of floral beauty over the colder months. In spring, the leaves appear and are at first a bronzed green, later maturing to a rich, deeper green. By summer, the winter flowers have become small fruits, which are often enjoyed by the birds. This tree also boasts a good autumn leaf colour, with the ovate and sharply-toothed leaves turning to blistering shades of orange and russet red before falling. This is a hardy tree that is suitable for planting in a range of situations: it has an attractive, spreading habit and it works really well as an ornamental specimen. With a fairly small eventual height and spread, the 'Autumnalis' can be planted in a smaller garden. One obvious choice for a planting partner is the simply stunning 'Prunus Autumnalis Rosea', but if you want something a little different then we would recommend the 'Prunus Royal Burgundy' as the wine-red foliage of the Royal Burgundy makes the perfect foil for the deep green leaves. Common Name: Autumn Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late autumn, through winter until spring /Bell-shaped, semi-double pale pink flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 4mSpecial features: White flowers from late autumn, through winter until spring. (Deciduous)

Prunus Autumnalis Rosea

Autumn Cherry Tree

Prunus 'Autumnalis Rosea' is a small deciduous tree that features pale-pink, semi-double flowers that appear in autumn and last over winter. This ornamental specimen also boasts ovate, dark-green leaves and glossy fruits in spring. This tree is a true delight and is worthy of planting in any garden: a tree that gives you year-round interest and that remains relatively small, making is perfect for a range of gardens. Each autumn, usually in November, a profusion of bell-shaped, pink, semi-double flowers appear all over the tree. The pale pink flowers open from dark pink buds and they add a real burst of colour as the dark nights draw in. From November to March, the blooms appear intermittently and they look stunning in a snow-covered garden. The flowers later become small and glossy fruits, which make a great natural bird feeder, but the fruits are soon overshadowed by the spring foliage. The leaves, which are ovate in shape and dark-green in colour, cover the spreading branches and make a great foil for lighter-leaved varieties. One of our favourite trees for planting alongside the ‘Autumnalis Rosea’ is the stunning Prunus Okame Harlequin, as the vivid pink flowers and variegated leaves of the Harlequin contrast beautifully with the strong green foliage of the ‘Autumnalis Rosea’. Come autumn, just before the flowers appear, the leaves produce a final show of colour: they turn to shades of rich red, orange and yellow before falling. Plant this tree in a sunny position for it to fully thrive: it makes a great lawn specimen for smaller gardens that need an injection of winter colour.  Common Name: Autumn Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late autumn, through winter until spring /Bell-shaped, semi-double pale pink flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Flowers from late autumn, through winter until spring. (Deciduous)