5ft 'Professor Sprenger' Crabapple Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Professor Sprenger' Crabapple Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178779394427_55626544382331
Price: 29.99 GBP
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Delicate white flowers emerge from deep pink buds in spring.
Features vibrant green summer leaves that turn a rich golden yellow in autumn.
Produces striking red-orange crab apples in autumn, providing winter interest.
The fruit's high pectin content makes it ideal for delicious homemade jams and jellies.
A versatile choice, perfect as a lawn centerpiece, in a hedge, or for a wildlife garden.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a robust, bushy shape.

Species: Crabapple
Latin Name: Malus x zumi 'Professor Sprenger'
Features: Autumn colour, Self fertile, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flowering Season: Early spring, Late spring
Flowering Time: March, April
Flower Colour: White
Foliage Colour: Green
Harvest Time: September, October
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Flourishes in most fertile, moist, well-drained soils, except chalk.
Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerating UK winters and occasional snow.
Eventual Spread: Approx 4-6m
Habit: Bushy
Uses: Jams, jellies and cider
Fertility: Self fertile

Planting Time: January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Spacing: Space trees 4m apart.
Watering: Water monthly for the first couple of months after planting. Keep moist but well-drained thereafter.
Feeding: Add fertiliser when planting and cover with mulch. Top up with a slow-release fertiliser annually.
Pruning: Little to no pruning is required as a natural framework develops.
Pest & Disease: May require protection from aphids, woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, and caterpillars. Can be affected by apple scab, canker, powdery mildews, and fire blight.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: A 9L Eco Pot (approx D15 x H30cm), which uses 70% less plastic and is easily recycled.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including pot.
Eventual Height: Approx 5-6m

Highlights

Delicate white flowers emerge from deep pink buds in spring.
Features vibrant green summer leaves that turn a rich golden yellow in autumn.
Produces striking red-orange crab apples in autumn, providing winter interest.
The fruit's high pectin content makes it ideal for delicious homemade jams and jellies.
A versatile choice, perfect as a lawn centerpiece, in a hedge, or for a wildlife garden.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
Expertly pruned before dispatch to encourage a robust, bushy shape.

Variety Specifications

Species: Crabapple
Latin Name: Malus x zumi 'Professor Sprenger'
Features: Autumn colour, Self fertile, Wildlife benefactor, Colourful berries & fruits
Flowering Season: Early spring, Late spring
Flowering Time: March, April
Flower Colour: White
Foliage Colour: Green
Harvest Time: September, October
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Flourishes in most fertile, moist, well-drained soils, except chalk.
Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerating UK winters and occasional snow.
Eventual Spread: Approx 4-6m
Habit: Bushy
Uses: Jams, jellies and cider
Fertility: Self fertile

Planting & Care

Planting Time: January, February, March, September, October, November, December
Spacing: Space trees 4m apart.
Watering: Water monthly for the first couple of months after planting. Keep moist but well-drained thereafter.
Feeding: Add fertiliser when planting and cover with mulch. Top up with a slow-release fertiliser annually.
Pruning: Little to no pruning is required as a natural framework develops.
Pest & Disease: May require protection from aphids, woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, and caterpillars. Can be affected by apple scab, canker, powdery mildews, and fire blight.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: A 9L Eco Pot (approx D15 x H30cm), which uses 70% less plastic and is easily recycled.
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including pot.
Eventual Height: Approx 5-6m