'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree
Wonderful purple foliage
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Tree in a 7.5L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree
- With its delightful magenta flowers and pocket-sized tangy fruits, 'Neville Copeman' is a crabapple variety that should be on everyone's lips!
- Alongside the fabulous flowers and fruits, this tree's stunning foliage rounds out the trio of Fs, starting out an intense purplish colour before maturing to green with age
- While ripe crabapples can be eaten fresh, they're typically too sour for most people's tastes. Instead, they're usually stewed to make delicious jams and jellies that you can slather on toast, use to glaze meats or serve alongside hard cheeses
- A good tree for a medium-sized garden, 'Neville Copeman' will look fantastic starring at the heart of any lawn, where its blossoms can really shine!
- This tree is recognised by the RHS as one of its Plants for Pollinators, thanks to its huge appeal to bees and other beneficial insects
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree can be grown in a pot, though it performs best in the ground long-term. Start with a large 60cm+ container. It may need planting out after 5-10 years. Ensure consistent watering during hot spells above 25°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree grows to a height of 6 to 8 metres, with a spread of 4 to 5 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Neville Copeman' Purple Crabapple Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring before bud break, removing dead or crossing branches to maintain a balanced shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Neville Copeman' crabapple is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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