As far as culinary Crab Apples go this has to be the best, grown for its large, pitcher-shaped, red and yellow fruits. Attractive white flowers are borne in Apr-May. The fruit has a refreshing flavour & makes excellent jelly. 12'-15'
Common NameCrab Apple
Approx Height (10 yrs.)180 cm+ (72"+)
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring to Summer
Evergreen/DeciduousDeciduous
Coloured FoliageRed-Purple Foliage
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Bird FriendlyBird Friendly
BerriesBerries
Edible Leaves, Seed or BerriesEdible
Flower ColourWhite
Plant TypeTrees