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Malus ‘Fruitilicious’ is a medium-size, broadly upright, spreading, deciduous tree, with ovate, medium green leaves, and masses of large, white flowers, blooming in spring. Huge, elongated, green to pink-red crab apples, the largest of all Malus crab apples, appear in autumn and persist on bare branches in winter. Attractive to birds and bees. Fruits can be used for culinary purposes. Malus ‘Fruitilicious’ is an improved form of Malus robusta and can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost and wind. Resistant to urban pollution. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Malus ‘Fruitilicious’ is a lovely tree with beautiful flowers and large, edible fruits, perfect as a specimen or accent plant for small informal, cottage, and urban gardens. It is suitable for growing in containers.

Malus 'Evereste' is an upright, deciduous tree with broad-pyramidal, half-open crown, and slightly lobed, dark green leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. Masses of large, pure white flowers open from scarlet buds and bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by the abundance of orange-red fruits that remain hanging on bare branches in winter. Attractive to bees and birds. Malus 'Evereste' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost and wind. Very resistant to urban pollution. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Malus 'Evereste', with its attractive foliage, profusion of lovely, white flowers and orange-red fruits, is a very decorative tree all year round. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Suitable for growing in containers and patio and roof gardens.

Malus 'Butterball', a highly ornamental crabapple tree, is distinguished by its prolific golden-yellow fruit and its breathtaking, fragrant spring blossoms. These blossoms are dense, adding a profusion of white to landscapes. The tree is renowned for its decorative appeal, not only offering visual pleasure but also serving as an attraction for various wildlife, especially birds and pollinators, enriching biodiversity within its vicinity.

The fruits of Malus 'Butterball' are small, with a buttery, yellow hue, persisting into winter, adding vibrant winter interest to gardens and landscapes. The presence of these fruits also serves as a substantial food source for wildlife during the colder months when food is scarce.

This variety of crabapple is celebrated for its compact nature, making it a preferred choice for smaller gardens or spaces where larger trees would be impractical. It is also prized for its resilience, withstanding different environmental conditions, thus making it a versatile choice for different landscapes.

Besides its aesthetic and ecological values, Malus 'Butterball' is also appreciated for its low maintenance requirements. It's relatively disease-resistant compared to other crabapple varieties, making it a durable and long-lasting addition to a range of horticultural settings. The tree’s versatility and beauty make it a popular choice among garden enthusiasts and landscape designers alike.

The Malus 'Harry Baker' tree is a highly appreciated crabapple variety, lauded for its ornamental and practical values. Named after the famous English plant breeder, Harry Baker, this deciduous tree is notable for its prolific, deep-pink blossoms that emerge in spring, attracting pollinators and providing a visual spectacle. The blossoms are a vibrant contrast to the dark green foliage, creating a picturesque landscape element.

The tree produces small, crimson to maroon fruits in the autumn. These fruits are not typically consumed fresh due to their tartness but are excellent for making jellies, jams, and crabapple wine due to their high pectin content. They can also serve as a food source for wildlife during the colder months, contributing to local ecosystems.

The 'Harry Baker' crabapple tree is resilient and adaptable to various soil types, although it thrives best in well-drained, moderately moist soils and full sun. It generally reaches a height of around 4 to 8 meters, making it suitable for smaller gardens and urban settings. The tree’s compact, rounded canopy makes it a fitting choice for avenues, parks, and mixed borders, offering aesthetics, ecological benefits, and utility. It is a brilliant addition to any garden, owing to its elegant appearance and multifunctional fruits.

Malus 'Evereste' is an upright, deciduous tree with broad-pyramidal, half-open crown, and slightly lobed, dark green leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. Masses of large, pure white flowers open from scarlet buds and bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by the abundance of orange-red fruits that remain hanging on bare branches in winter. Attractive to bees and birds. Malus 'Evereste' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost and wind. Very resistant to urban pollution. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Malus 'Evereste', with its attractive foliage, profusion of lovely, white flowers and orange-red fruits, is a very decorative tree all year round. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Suitable for growing in containers and patio and roof gardens.

Malus ‘Coccinella’ is a beautiful ornamental crab apple tree, ideal for adding colour, seasonal interest and wildlife value to a garden. It forms an attractive, upright to rounded crown, making it suitable for lawns, borders and smaller gardens where a manageable tree is required.

In spring, the tree produces an abundance of attractive pink to deep pink flowers, creating a striking display and providing an excellent source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. These are followed by small, vivid red crab apples which remain on the branches into autumn and winter, providing valuable food for garden birds.

The foliage develops a rich green colour through the growing season before taking on attractive autumn tones. Its relatively compact habit makes ‘Coccinella’ particularly useful where space is limited, while still providing the presence and structure of a mature tree.

It is adaptable to a range of well-drained soils and performs best in full sun, where flowering and fruiting will be strongest. It is a hardy and relatively low-maintenance choice, making Malus ‘Coccinella’ an excellent specimen tree for both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Malus ‘Neville Copeman’, or Purple Crab Apple, is a medium-sized, upright, deciduous tree with irregular, wide, ovoid, half-open crown, and attractive foliage – purple when young and green flushed with purple later. Lovely, lilac-pink flowers bloom in spring and large, tasteful, waxy, purplish-red fruits ripe in autumn. Fruits are great for making jams, jellies and chutneys. Malus ‘Neville Copeman’ can grow well in almost any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained, but thrives in moderately fertile, deep, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost, wind, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. It is self-fertile, therefore, useful as a pollinator for other apple trees. Purple Crab Apple ‘Neville Copeman’ is popular for its attractive foliage, flowers, and large crab apples. It is great as a specimen plant in smaller gardens, suitable for urban areas, and for growing in containers.

Malus ‘Sun Rival’ is a small, semi-weeping, umbrella-shaped, deciduous tree with elegant, arching branches and mid-green leaves, yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, lovely, white to soft pink flowers open from bright pink buds along the branches and bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by small, cherry-like, bright red fruits, in autumn. These attractive crab apples persist on branches throughout the winter providing food for wildlife. Crab Apple 'Sun Rival' is an adaptable plant that can grow in various types of soils, except waterlogged, but prefers deep, fertile, loamy, moist, and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. It can withstand urban pollution. Resistant to most of diseases. It’s a self-fertile plant that can be useful as a pollinator for other plants. Requires minimal pruning. Malus ‘Sun Rival’ is a gorgeous flowering tree, ideal for small, informal, cottage, or urban gardens. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant and suitable for growing in containers.

Malus ‘Profusion’, or Crab Apple ‘Profusion’, is an upright, spreading, deciduous tree with rounded to ovoid, half-open crown, and attractive, colourful foliage – reddish-purple when young, bronze-green during the season, and amber, orange, and red in autumn. Profusion of beautiful, fragrant, pink-rose flowers emerge in clusters in spring and are followed by blood-red fruits in autumn that persist into winter. Attractive to birds and bees. Crab Apple ‘Profusion’ can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost, wind, and urban pollution. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant. Malus ‘Profusion’, with its attractive foliage, profusion of bold, pink flowers and blood red fruits, is a very decorative tree all year round. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Suitable for growing in containers

Malus ‘Fruitilicious’ is a medium-size, broadly upright, spreading, deciduous tree, with ovate, medium green leaves, and masses of large, white flowers, blooming in spring. Huge, elongated, green to pink-red crab apples, the largest of all Malus crab apples, appear in autumn and persist on bare branches in winter. Attractive to birds and bees. Fruits can be used for culinary purposes. Malus ‘Fruitilicious’ is an improved form of Malus robusta and can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost and wind. Resistant to urban pollution. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Malus ‘Fruitilicious’ is a lovely tree with beautiful flowers and large, edible fruits, perfect as a specimen or accent plant for small informal, cottage, and urban gardens. It is suitable for growing in containers.

Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious’ is a heavily-producing, deciduous apple tree, with oval, dark green leaves and lovely, fragrant, white flowers blooming in April. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by heavy and regular crops of greenish-yellow to golden-yellow, delicious, sweet, crispy, juicy, and aromatic apples. Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious’ grows best in moderately fertile, neutral, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but can adapt to partial shade. It requires cold winters for good fruit production, but it has to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. It is self-fertile but needs a pollinator of anther variety blooming at the same time for better crops. Regular pruning and fruit thinning are required to improve fruit size and quality. 'Golden Delicious' Apple is a wonderful, ornamental tree, a nice addition to any garden. It is primarily grown for its delicious fruit, perfect for eating fresh and great for cooking. One of the best apple varieties.

Malus Domestica 'Gala' is a popular apple cultivar known for its crisp, juicy, and sweet flavor. The Gala apple was first developed in New Zealand in the 1930s and has since become one of the most widely cultivated apples in the world.

The fruit has a distinctive red and yellow skin with a creamy white flesh. It is typically medium to large in size and has a slightly conical shape. The skin of the Gala apple is thin and delicate, making it easy to bite into and chew. The flesh is firm and juicy, with a pleasant balance of sweetness and tartness.

Gala apples are versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. They are delicious eaten raw as a snack, but can also be used for cooking, baking, or juicing. Due to their sweetness and low acidity, they are particularly well-suited for making applesauce and apple juice.

The tree itself is moderately vigorous and bears fruit early in the season. It is known for its high yields and consistent fruit quality, making it a popular choice for commercial growers. The Gala apple is also a good choice for backyard orchards, as it is relatively easy to grow and maintain.

Overall, the Malus Domestica 'Gala' is a delicious and versatile apple cultivar that is enjoyed by apple lovers around the world.

Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous tree with broad oval crown, ovate, green leaves, yellow in autumn, and a profusion of fragrant, pink-white flowers, opening from pink buds and blooming in late spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of edible, golden-yellow fruits in autumn, persisting on bare branches in winter. Great for jellies and jams. Attractive to birds and bees. Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' prefers fertile, deep, loamy, moist, and well-drained soils, but tolerates many different soil types, except too wet. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Resistant to frost and urban pollution. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. A self-fertile plant that can be used as a pollinator for other fruit trees. It can be susceptible to scab. Crab Apple ‘Golden Hornet’ is an attractive ornamental tree, perfect for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen plant and suitable for growing in containers.

Malus domestica 'Scrumptious' is an early-fruiting, dessert apple tree with ovate, dark green leaves and pale pink flowers blooming in spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of large, sweet, crisp, and aromatic apples with thin, red skin and tasty, white flesh, ready for harvesting in early autumn, usually September. Malus domestica 'Scrumptious' grows best in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun, but can adapt to a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained. It can tolerate partial shade but the best cropping occurs if grown in full sun. It can withstand frost and, therefore, suitable for colder areas. Fairly resistant to pests and diseases. It is self-fertile and a good pollinator to other varieties. May require pruning and fruit thinning for better crops. Apple 'Scrumptious' is a modern English dessert apple, a cross between the Golden Delicious and the Discovery. Great option for small informal and cottage gardens and for growing in containers.

Root stock MM106 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock commonly used for apple trees. It offers a moderate growth rate, producing trees 10-15 feet tall when mature. Suitable for medium-sized gardens, MM106 ensures good fruit yield and adaptability to various soils. It's resistant to woolly apple aphid and moderately resistant to crown rot. Ideal for bush, cordons, and espalier forms. Ensure proper staking in early years.

Malus x purpurea ‘Crimson Cascade’ is a small, compact, ornamental, deciduous tree with elegant, pendulous, cascading branches, almost reaching the ground. Young leaves are purplish-green and gradually turn bronze-green in summer and autumn. Vibrant, scented, single and semi-double, cup-shaped, crimson flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small, round, dark-purple fruits in autumn. Attractive to birds and bees. Malus x purpurea ‘Crimson Cascade’ grows best in fertile, deep, loamy, moist, and well-drained soils, but tolerates many different soil types, except too wet. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. Resistant to frost and urban pollution. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. A self-fertile plant that can be used as a pollinator for other fruit trees. Purple Crab Apple 'Crimson Cascade' is a lovely, ornamental tree with stunning colours, perfect for small informal, cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen plant, in shrub borders, or as an informal hedge or screen.

Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous tree with broad oval crown, ovate, green leaves, yellow in autumn, and a profusion of fragrant, pink-white flowers, opening from pink buds and blooming in late spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of edible, golden-yellow fruits in autumn, persisting on bare branches in winter. Great for jellies and jams. Attractive to birds and bees. Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' prefers fertile, deep, loamy, moist, and well-drained soils, but tolerates many different soil types, except too wet. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Resistant to frost and urban pollution. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. A self-fertile plant that can be used as a pollinator for other fruit trees. It can be susceptible to scab. Crab Apple ‘Golden Hornet’ is an attractive ornamental tree, perfect for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen plant and suitable for growing in containers.

Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous tree with broad oval crown, ovate, green leaves, yellow in autumn, and a profusion of fragrant, pink-white flowers, opening from pink buds and blooming in late spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of edible, golden-yellow fruits in autumn, persisting on bare branches in winter. Great for jellies and jams. Attractive to birds and bees. Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' prefers fertile, deep, loamy, moist, and well-drained soils, but tolerates many different soil types, except too wet. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Resistant to frost and urban pollution. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. A self-fertile plant that can be used as a pollinator for other fruit trees. It can be susceptible to scab. Crab Apple ‘Golden Hornet’ is an attractive ornamental tree, perfect for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen plant and suitable for growing in containers.

Malus communis 'Fuji' trained as an espalier is an elegant and highly productive apple tree, ideal for gardens where space is limited but fruit and ornamental value are desired. Carefully trained onto a frame it creates a striking architectural feature against walls, fences, or support wires while allowing excellent sunlight exposure and airflow. In spring, the branches are covered with attractive white to pale pink blossom, bringing seasonal beauty and attracting pollinators to the garden.

By autumn, the tree produces large, crisp apples with a sweet, juicy flavour and excellent texture. ‘Fuji’ is widely prized for its refreshing taste, making the fruit ideal for eating fresh, juicing, or storing for later use. The espalier form keeps the plant compact and manageable, making pruning, harvesting, and general maintenance far easier than with a full-sized tree.

Best grown in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil, this variety performs reliably in many UK gardens. Its trained habit makes it especially useful for patios, kitchen gardens, courtyards, and narrow borders. Malus communis ‘Fuji’ espalier combines decorative blossom, practical structure, and delicious homegrown fruit in one beautiful and space-efficient tree.

Malus communis trained as a mature four-branch espalier is an excellent choice for gardens where beauty, productivity, and space efficiency are equally important. Carefully shaped with four horizontal tiers of branches, it creates a formal architectural feature that looks striking against walls, fences, or boundary lines while producing delicious apples. This trained form is especially valuable in smaller gardens, courtyards, kitchen gardens, and narrow spaces where a traditional orchard tree would be too large.

In spring, the tree is covered with attractive blossom that brings seasonal colour and helps support pollinators. Through summer, the neatly arranged branches carry developing fruit, followed by a rewarding harvest in autumn. Even in winter, the structured framework provides strong visual interest and classic garden character.

Espalier-trained apples perform best in a sunny, open position with fertile, well-drained soil. A south or west-facing wall can improve ripening and protect blossom from late frosts. Regular pruning is needed to maintain the elegant tiered shape and encourage productive fruiting spurs, making it ideal for gardeners who enjoy hands-on care and training.

Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious’ is a heavily-producing, deciduous apple tree, with oval, dark green leaves and lovely, fragrant, white flowers blooming in April. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by heavy and regular crops of greenish-yellow to golden-yellow, delicious, sweet, crispy, juicy, and aromatic apples. Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious’ grows best in moderately fertile, neutral, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but can adapt to partial shade. It requires cold winters for good fruit production, but it has to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. It is self-fertile but needs a pollinator of anther variety blooming at the same time for better crops. Regular pruning and fruit thinning are required to improve fruit size and quality. 'Golden Delicious' Apple is a wonderful, ornamental tree, a nice addition to any garden. It is primarily grown for its delicious fruit, perfect for eating fresh and great for cooking. One of the best apple varieties.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.