Malus John Downie
Crab Apple John Downie
The white flowers are followed by relatively large conical orange-red fruits which have a good flavour if required for preserves or jelly.
Available variants and pricing
Malus John Downie
Height: 10-12cm
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Malus John Downie
Height: 12-14cm
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Malus John Downie
Height: 14-16cm
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Malus John Downie
Height: 16-18cm
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Malus John Downie
Height: 18-20cm
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Description
Raised in 1875 this is thought by many to be the best fruiting crab.
It won the updated Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 2002.
A small tree with an irregular oval crown it makes a splendid tree for gardens with limited space.
The white flowers are followed by relatively large conical orange-red fruits which have a good flavour if required for preserves or jelly.
Like all crab apples it thrives on most soils.
If you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer then we recommend rabbit guards for these trees.
Mature height: 3-7m
Mature spread: 4-6m
Specifications
Common names
Crab Apple John Downie
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Clay soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Oval
Tree features
Autumn Colour, Berries/Drupes, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Garden
Seasons of interest
Spring Interest, Autumn Interest