Wild crab apple – Malus sylvestris (Bare Root Plants) 40-60cm

Malus sylvestris is a small, deciduous tree with a rounded habit. It has dark green, ovate leaves, a great display of pink tinged, white flowers in spring and greenish/yellow, red flushed fruits in autumn. Reaching a mature height and spread of 8m and growing well in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil, this tree is ideal for any size garden, park or woodland.

Please select the size and quantity of your Malus sylvestris tree below.

Bare Root plants are available from early November to late March. We can take Pre-orders before this time and dispatch the plants as soon as they are available.

 

Bare Root Pack SizePriceQuantity 
25 Plants£37.50
50 Plants£75.00
100 Plants£145.00
250 Plants£325.00
500 Plants£650.00
750 Plants£975.00
1000 Plants£1,200.00

All prices are inclusive VAT

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

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BUY NOW - IN STOCK

In stock, available for nationwide delivery or collection.

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LOCAL DELIVERY

Too heavy/large to ship by normal carrier. Customer services to arrange.

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PRE-ORDER

Not in stock currently, usually only a short order time.

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OUT OF STOCK

Not available at present.

If the availability below is not listed as ‘In Stock’ please contact us for more information regarding the item. We are always updating the stock for sale at our tree nursery but some varieties may only be available through the winter season.

Wild crab apple – Malus sylvestris (Bare Root Plants) 40-60cm

PLANT INFORMATION

  • Size : 40-60cm
  • Botanical name/s : Malus sylvestris
  • Common name/s : Wild crab apple
  • Flower / Foliage : Dark green leaves, pinkish white flowers in spring and green/yellow, red flushed fruits in autumn.
  • Plant type : Deciduous
  • Flowering period : Spring
  • Mature height : 8m
  • Mature spread : Up to 8m
  • Growth rate : Moderate
  • Recommended usage : Ideal in any size garden, park or woodland.
  • Nursery grown : Yes

AFTER CARE / PLANT MAINTENANCE

Malus sylvestris plants must be heeled-in firmly around the base of the plants. Bare root plants will benefit from watering in the early stages of establishment.

Check tree tie / stake isn’t rubbing and / or too tight or too loose on the trunk.

Check for and remove any dead, decaying, diseased or crossing branches.

Remove any weeds from around the base of the Wild crab apple (including grass).

  • Position/Aspect : Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil : All moist, well-drained soils.
  • Hardiness : Malus sylvestris is fully hardy in the UK.
  • Plant maintenance : Light pruning required.

How do I order from King & Co?

Order online

Your order may be placed via our Online Shop, which is fast simple and secure.

After your Online Shop order has been placed we will send an order confirmation email to the email address provided. This will provide you with details of your order, including the order number, which you should check and retain for your records. If there is an error in your order requirement, please contact us as soon as possible quoting your order number, so that we can rectify prior to dispatch.

Phone us

We will take your credit or debit card payment over the phone. Simply call us on 01376 340469 and one of our experienced team are always available to discuss your order.

From our Nursery

Collect your trees or shrubs from our Nursery in Rayne.

Payment

We accept all major credit cards including: Maestro, MasterCard, Visa Credit, Visa Electron and Visa Debit.

How can I expect delivery from King & Co?

Overnight to your door

We can delivery to you anywhere in England and Wales via an overnight courier service (two days for Scotland & Ireland).

Via Online Shop

Orders placed via our Online shop if placed by 10am Monday –Thursday can be delivered to you the very next day. If placed on a Friday – Sunday delivery would be on Tuesday.

We deliver by national overnight courier service.

Should you require a specific delivery date, let us know in advance and we will arrange for your delivery to arrive on your required date.

Every tree and plant is packed to ensure your order arrives safely.

For large trees or quantities of trees and plants

Please phone us to discuss, we are usually able to deliver to you via a dedicated vehicle.

For local deliveries

We will deliver to you in our local area and we will be pleased to arrange this with you whilst you are visiting our Nursery or via the phone. We also provide a planting service.

Planting service

We have our own installation teams to carry out planting in Southern & Eastern England. Please call us to discuss, we are always happy to provide you a quotation.

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