'Pink Glow' Crabapple Tree
Makes outstanding jelly
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Pink Glow' Crabapple Tree
- Masses of scented, pink-flushed white flowers in spring
- Glossy dark green leaves that turn to a golden yellow in autumn
- Large dark pink crab apples appear in autumn and stay until winter
- An excellent variety for making jams and jellies
- Grow as a focal point in a lawn, as part of a hedge or in wildlife gardens
- This variety has particularly good disease resistance and is a valuable pollinator for early apple varieties
- Beneficial to pollinating insects, this tree has RHS Plants for Pollinators status
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Pink Glow' 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 'Pink Glow' Crabapple Tree grows to a height of 5 to 6 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?
'Pink Glow' 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?
'Pink Glow' 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?
'Pink Glow' 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?
'Pink Glow' 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 'Pink Glow' crabapple is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures between -15°C and -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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