European Crabapple Hedging | Malus sylvestris
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Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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60-90cm inc. roots on arrival
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European Crabapple Hedging
Malus sylvestris
- A wildlife-friendly, deciduous hedging plant with four season interest
- Crabapple hedges are covered in clusters of pink-tinged blossom from March to May, followed by edible crabapples which can be cooked and made into jams and jellies, or left for the birds
- A fully hardy plant which will reach a height of approx 5m and can easily be maintained at 1-5m
- Crabapple will grow well in all soil types and sites and is easy to maintain
- A crabapple hedge supports over 90 species of birds and insects
- An excellent pollination partner for your apple trees
What to expect
Height on arrival
Eventual height
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While the European Crabapple Hedging is primarily used for hedging, it can be kept in a large container (at least 50 litres) for its first few years.
How big does it get?
The European Crabapple Hedging typically reaches a mature height of 10 to 15 metres and a spread of 8 to 10 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The European Crabapple Hedging generally prefers full sun to partial shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden boundaries.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The European Crabapple Hedging is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The European Crabapple Hedging needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The European Crabapple Hedging does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Malus sylvestris is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C and performing reliably across the entire UK.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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