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MALUS 'Jelly King'
Commonly known as Crab apple
White flowers followed by large orange fruit good for jelly-making.
H/Std
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£75.00
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Self-fertile and serves as a universal pollinator for orchard apples and other crabs. Disease resistant. Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mites, caterpillars, apple scab, honey fungus, canker, fireblight, mildew -
DeciduousBroadly oval, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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TreeSmall, compact, round-headed tree. Produces rounded fruits to 2cm (¾in) across which persist until early winter
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Cottage gardenSuitable for small gardens
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
