This results in regular and more prolific fruiting. Pruning: Prune to shape during the winter months but avoid excessive pruning.Īdditional Interest: Though self pollinating, for best fruiting results then plant other Malus nearby ( or check if the neighbour has a Malus tree!) to ensure good pollination. This tree is one of the very best Malus varieties for crab apple jelly due to the flavour, size, and pectin level of its fruit. Some varieties have been cultivated for garden use, both for their flowers and for the fruit. Soil Requirements: prefers a fertile well drained soil John Downie is one of the best fruiting crab apple trees, with a profusion of white flowers opening from pale. Malus 'John Downie' One of the ancestors of the cultivated apple tree, the crab apple tree can be found growing wild in hedgerows. Bare Rooted plants are available when dormant, normally from November to early April. Height/Spread: Small tree reaching 6m x 4.6m Avoid planting in windy exposed or very dry areas.
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Uses: Garden situation and as a pollinator for fruit treesĬlimate/Position: Full sun or light shade. It is self-fertile and is an excellent pollinator for fruiting apples.
As these are so prolific the tree is a picture of colour in autumn.
Has several seasons of interest - white apple blossom appear in profusion in May and in autumn the tree produces bright orange and red conical fruit which are considered to be the best for jelly and wine making winter. Common Name: Crab Apple Botanical Name: Malus John Downie Mature Height: 5m Key Features: Self-pollinating large fragrant white flowers from red buds. A relatively small erect deciduous tree which becomes wide spreading with age. Description: An old variety of crab apple remaining popular.
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