Malus 'John Downie'

A popular and handsome crab apple growing into a small, upright tree with masses of white flowers in late spring followed by large red and yellow fruit in autumn, lasting into winter.

The flowers are pink to pale pink in bud opening to white and the summer foliage is mid green with orange and purple autumn tints before the leaves fall. The fruit can be used to make crab apple jelly and this tree is a good pollinator for other nearby apples.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: White.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Malus 'John Downie' grows to be a small tree, upright initially rounding out a little once established.
  • Height: 5 m (16 ft)
  • Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft).

• Notes: Malus  'John Downie' can be pruned to shape in late winter or early spring if required.