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Malus Gorgeous crab apple

Latin name:
Malus Gorgeous
Common name:
Crab apple
Keywords:
Crab apple, Malus, Gorgeous

Malus Gorgeous will grow 3-4m tall and the fruit is edible and great for making Crab Apple Jelly. It has white flowers which then grow into orange/red coloured apples. Birds are attracted to this tree so get your fruit off before they make a meal of it or if you want the birds to have their day then enjoy the spectacle.

The tree is deciduous and is very hardy.