5ft Crabapple Tree | Malus 'Butterball' | 9L Pot

Name: 5ft Crabapple Tree | Malus 'Butterball' | 9L Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178790535547_55626559095163
Price: 49.99 GBP
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A captivating variety with gracefully arching branches and white flowers that bloom from delicate pink buds in spring.
Produces a stunning display of fruits in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and red, making an excellent focal point in any garden.
The crabapples are rich in pectin, perfect for making delicious homemade jams and jellies – be sure to harvest them before the birds do!
Recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society as a 'Plant for Pollinators', it attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Awarded the RHS 'Award of Garden Merit' for its exceptional performance and reliability in UK gardens.
A low-maintenance choice, this tree is fully hardy and requires only minimal pruning.

Species: Crabapple
Features: Autumn colour, Fully hardy, Fantastic foliage, Native to UK, Colourful berries & fruits, RHS Award of Garden Merit, Perfect for pollinators, Wildlife benefactor
Foliage Colour: Silver, Green
Flowering Time: April, May
Flower Colour: White
Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade
Habit: Spreading
Eventual Spread: 2-4m
Hardiness: H6 - Fully hardy down to -20°C
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil

Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
Location: Plant in beds or borders in a position with full sun to partial shade.
Spacing: Plant four metres apart to allow for its spreading habit.
Watering: Water your tree regularly throughout its first growing season. Once established, it will only need additional watering during dry spells.
Feeding: Apply a high-potassium fertiliser each year at the start of spring.
Pruning: Pruning group 1 - minimal pruning is required. Simply remove any damaged, diseased or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.
Pests & Diseases: Can be affected by aphids, mites, mildews and scab.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 2 year old tree in a 9L pot
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. pot
Eventual Height: 4-5m

Highlights

A captivating variety with gracefully arching branches and white flowers that bloom from delicate pink buds in spring.
Produces a stunning display of fruits in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and red, making an excellent focal point in any garden.
The crabapples are rich in pectin, perfect for making delicious homemade jams and jellies – be sure to harvest them before the birds do!
Recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society as a 'Plant for Pollinators', it attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Awarded the RHS 'Award of Garden Merit' for its exceptional performance and reliability in UK gardens.
A low-maintenance choice, this tree is fully hardy and requires only minimal pruning.

Variety Specifications

Species: Crabapple
Features: Autumn colour, Fully hardy, Fantastic foliage, Native to UK, Colourful berries & fruits, RHS Award of Garden Merit, Perfect for pollinators, Wildlife benefactor
Foliage Colour: Silver, Green
Flowering Time: April, May
Flower Colour: White
Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade
Habit: Spreading
Eventual Spread: 2-4m
Hardiness: H6 - Fully hardy down to -20°C
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
Location: Plant in beds or borders in a position with full sun to partial shade.
Spacing: Plant four metres apart to allow for its spreading habit.
Watering: Water your tree regularly throughout its first growing season. Once established, it will only need additional watering during dry spells.
Feeding: Apply a high-potassium fertiliser each year at the start of spring.
Pruning: Pruning group 1 - minimal pruning is required. Simply remove any damaged, diseased or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.
Pests & Diseases: Can be affected by aphids, mites, mildews and scab.

Product Specifications