60-90cm European Crabapple Hedging | Malus sylvestris | Bare Root

Name: 60-90cm European Crabapple Hedging | Malus sylvestris | Bare Root
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178792010107_55626560602491
Price: 7.99 GBP
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A stunning deciduous hedge offering year-round interest and wildlife appeal.
From March to May, it's covered in clusters of beautiful pink-tinged blossoms.
Produces edible fruits in autumn, perfect for making jams and jellies, or leaving as a feast for garden birds.
A true wildlife benefactor, supporting over 90 species of insects and birds, enhancing your garden's biodiversity.
Serves as an excellent pollination partner for domestic apple trees.
Fully hardy, low-maintenance, and thrives in a wide range of soils and locations across the UK.

Species: Crabapple
Features: Native to UK, Autumn colour, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flower Colour: Pink tinged blossom emerging from red buds
Flowering Season: Late spring (March, April, May)
Harvest Time: September, October, November
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy in all of the UK (H6)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 4-8m unless pruned
Growth Rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
Pest & Disease: Good pest and disease resistance

Planting Time: Plant bare roots from October to March.
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this is a low-maintenance plant that gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Trim twice a year for a formal hedge. Prune in early spring and again in early winter once the plant is dormant and no frosts are forecast.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including roots
Eventual Height: Up to 5m, but easily maintained between 1-5m

Highlights

A stunning deciduous hedge offering year-round interest and wildlife appeal.
From March to May, it's covered in clusters of beautiful pink-tinged blossoms.
Produces edible fruits in autumn, perfect for making jams and jellies, or leaving as a feast for garden birds.
A true wildlife benefactor, supporting over 90 species of insects and birds, enhancing your garden's biodiversity.
Serves as an excellent pollination partner for domestic apple trees.
Fully hardy, low-maintenance, and thrives in a wide range of soils and locations across the UK.

Variety Specifications

Species: Crabapple
Features: Native to UK, Autumn colour, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flower Colour: Pink tinged blossom emerging from red buds
Flowering Season: Late spring (March, April, May)
Harvest Time: September, October, November
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy in all of the UK (H6)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 4-8m unless pruned
Growth Rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
Pest & Disease: Good pest and disease resistance

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Plant bare roots from October to March.
Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant 5-7 plants per metre in a double staggered row.
Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
Feeding: Not required; this is a low-maintenance plant that gets nutrients from the soil.
Pruning: Trim twice a year for a formal hedge. Prune in early spring and again in early winter once the plant is dormant and no frosts are forecast.

Product Specifications