A native wild tree producing beautiful sweet smelling blossom in spring followed by tart apples in autumn.These can be used to make jelly or cider. Growing Details Common Name: Crab apple Genus: Malus Cultivar: Sylvestris Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline Height: 700cm Spread: 600cm Description This beautiful crab apple is covered with white flowers in spring. The flowers open from red buds. In autumn, it gives another show. At this time, the tree is covered in red-flushed, orange- yellow fruits. It is an excellent tree for smaller gardens and it has a pleasant conical shape. The plants have been grown in the nursery for 2 years(1+1) and will have an excellent root system ready for planting.