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Sylvestris Crab Apple Hedging Plants - Malus sylvestris

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Sylvestris Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) brings spring blossoms and autumn fruit to a mixed hedge or informal boundary. This native plant adds seasonal interest and wildlife value to planting in sun or partial shade.

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Pot Grown (9 sizes)

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15-30cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£2.66 each
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Current price Β£2.79each

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15-30cm

Β£2.79 each

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30-50cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£3.99 each
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Current price Β£4.19each

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30-50cm

Β£4.19 each

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50-70cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£6.46 each
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Current price Β£6.79each

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50-70cm

Β£6.79 each

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70-90cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£10.26 each
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Current price Β£10.79each

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70-90cm

Β£10.79 each

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90-110cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£16.91 each
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Current price Β£17.79each

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90-110cm

Β£17.79 each

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110-130cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£21.66 each
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Current price Β£22.79each

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110-130cm

Β£22.79 each

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130-150cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£32.11 each
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Current price Β£33.79each

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130-150cm

Β£33.79 each

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150-170cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£49.21 each
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Current price Β£51.79each

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150-170cm

Β£51.79 each

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170-200cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£57.76 each
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20% off50–99 plantsΒ£48.64 each
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Current price Β£60.79each

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170-200cm

Β£60.79 each

Bare Root (7 sizes)

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30-50cm Β· Bare Root

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5% off5–9 plantsΒ£0.76 each
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Current price Β£0.79each

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30-50cm

Β£0.79 each

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50-70cm Β· Bare Root

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Current price Β£1.79each

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50-70cm

Β£1.79 each

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70-90cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£2.09 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£1.98 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£1.87 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£1.76 each
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Current price Β£2.19each

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70-90cm

Β£2.19 each

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90-110cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£3.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£3.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£3.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£3.04 each
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Current price Β£3.79each

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90-110cm

Β£3.79 each

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110-130cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£4.08 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£3.87 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£3.65 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£3.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£3.22 each
Current price Β£4.29each

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110-130cm

Β£4.29 each

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130-150cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£4.56 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£4.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£4.08 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£3.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£3.60 each
Current price Β£4.79each

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130-150cm

Β£4.79 each

Sylvestris Crab Apple Hedging Plants - Malus sylvestris – 150-170cm, Bare Root

150-170cm Β· Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plantsΒ£6.84 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£6.48 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£6.12 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£5.76 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£5.40 each
Current price Β£7.19each

Sylvestris Crab Apple Hedging Plants - Malus sylvestris – 150-170cm, Bare Root

150-170cm

Β£7.19 each

Root Ball (3 sizes)

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170-200cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£41.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£39.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£37.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£35.04 each
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Current price Β£43.79each

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170-200cm

Β£43.79 each

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200-230cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£58.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£55.62 each
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20% off50–99 plantsΒ£49.44 each
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Current price Β£61.79each

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200-230cm

Β£61.79 each

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230-250cm Β· Root Ball

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£83.41 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£79.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£74.63 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£70.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£65.85 each
Current price Β£87.79each

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230-250cm

Β£87.79 each

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Full Description

Sylvestris Crab Apple thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soils and adapts well to loamy, sandy, or clay soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade, which promotes its best flowering and fruiting. Slightly acidic to neutral soil pH is ideal, though it’s highly adaptable. For establishment, water regularly during dry spells in the first year, then minimal care is needed. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain its form, but Sylvestris Crab Apple generally requires very little shaping.

Sylvestris Crab Apple Hedging Plants - Malus sylvestris

Our Sylvestris Crab Apple hedging plants (Malus sylvestris), also known as the European Crab Apple, bring timeless beauty and ecological value to any garden. Known for their delicate spring blossoms, vibrant autumn fruit, and resilience, Sylvestris Crab Apple hedging plants create an eye-catching, wildlife-friendly hedge or feature in mixed borders. Native to the UK and Europe, Malus sylvestris thrives in the British climate, adding both ornamental charm and biodiversity support to your landscape.
Features of Sylvestris Crab Apple Hedging
Sylvestris Crab Apple offers multi-season appeal. In mid to late spring, pale pink buds open into small, fragrant white blossoms, creating a soft, inviting display that attracts pollinators. By late summer, these blooms develop into small, greenish-yellow crab apples with a hint of red blush. These fruits persist through winter, offering a natural food source for wildlife and adding seasonal interest. The lush green foliage transitions to warm shades of yellow and gold in autumn, enhancing its beauty. Reaching 3-6 meters in height with a bushy spread, Sylvestris Crab Apple forms a natural, informal hedge or a standalone feature in wildlife-friendly garden designs.
Benefits for Nature
Malus sylvestris is a top choice for gardeners looking to enhance local biodiversity. Its spring blossoms offer essential nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the autumn fruits attract birds and small mammals, supporting them through the colder months. Dense foliage also provides nesting and shelter opportunities, making Sylvestris Crab Apple a valuable addition to eco-conscious and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Landscaping and Design Appeal
With its graceful form, spring blooms, and autumn fruits, Sylvestris Crab Apple fits seamlessly into diverse garden styles, from traditional cottage gardens to naturalistic and wildlife-focused landscapes. Its multi-seasonal appeal brings color, structure, and charm throughout the year, while its status as a UK native makes it ideal for gardeners seeking a heritage feel. Use it as an informal hedge, in mixed borders, or as a feature tree to celebrate its beautiful form and benefits to wildlife.
Preferred Conditions
Sylvestris Crab Apple thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soils and adapts well to loamy, sandy, or clay soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade, which promotes its best flowering and fruiting. Slightly acidic to neutral soil pH is ideal, though it’s highly adaptable. For establishment, water regularly during dry spells in the first year, then minimal care is needed. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain its form, but Sylvestris Crab Apple generally requires very little shaping.
Fun Fact
Sylvestris Crab Apple, one of the few crab apples native to the UK, has grown wild across Europe for centuries. Its fruits were traditionally used in cider-making and preserves, adding a unique flavor, and making it a valuable addition to historically inspired British gardens.
Summary
Sylvestris Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) is a versatile, low-maintenance hedging solution that provides year-round interest, from spring blossoms and colorful autumn fruits to golden foliage. Ideal for informal hedges, mixed borders, and wildlife-focused gardens, Sylvestris Crab Apple adds heritage, charm, and ecological benefits to any UK landscape.
Disclaimer
Please note that Sylvestris Crab Apple plants may vary in appearance by season and maturity. Regular watering during establishment and occasional pruning after flowering will help maintain plant health and structure.
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown β€” 150-170cm, 170-200cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.
Bare Root β€” 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 4-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Bare Root β€” 150-170cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-5 plants of this size per linear meter.
Root Ball β€” 230-250cm, 200-230cm, 170-200cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.

What you’ll receive

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Height: as selected when ordering.
Root Type: as selected when ordering.

Delivery and unpacking

Delivery method by size and root type:
Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
Bare Root β€” 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 150-170cm: Box Delivery
Root Ball β€” 230-250cm, 200-230cm: Van Delivery
Root Ball β€” 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery

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Important information

Apple and crab-apple flesh is edible, but remove cores and seeds before offering fruit to children or pets. Do not chew or grind the seeds, or feed foliage and pruning waste to animals. A few accidentally swallowed whole seeds usually pose much less risk than chewed or crushed seeds.

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