Crab Apple Gorgeous - White flowering 300mm pot

🌿✨ Malus ‘Gorgeous’ – White Flowering Crab Apple ✨🌿
 
The Crab Apple ‘Gorgeous’ (Malus ‘Gorgeous’) is a beautiful small deciduous tree, admired for its profusion of spring blossoms, ornamental fruit, and colourful autumn foliage. 🌸🍎 A classic choice for ornamental and edible gardens, it’s perfect for adding seasonal interest and wildlife value.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm pot – approx. 2.5m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Advanced size – quick to establish and impact.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun position ☀️
✔️ Prefers fertile, well-drained soil – water during dry periods.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Fresh green foliage in spring and summer 🌿
✔️ Masses of pure white blossoms in spring 🌸🤍
✔️ Striking red fruit in autumn 🍎 (attractive to birds and makes excellent crab apple jelly)
✔️ Deciduous – bare in winter, showcasing fine branching.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Small, upright spreading tree
✔️ Grows approx. 3–4m tall × 2–3m wide
✔️ Naturally neat form, easy to prune if required.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Stunning spring flowering display
🌿 Decorative and edible red crab apples 🍎
🌿 Long season of interest – blossom, fruit, autumn colour
🌿 Attracts bees, birds, and pollinators 🐦🐝🦋
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a feature tree in lawns, garden beds, or courtyards
✔️ Line driveways or paths for a seasonal display
✔️ Great in cottage, edible, or wildlife-friendly gardens
✔️ Pair with other spring blossom trees like cherries and pears for dramatic effect
 
📏 Pollination Guide
Crab apples are excellent pollinators for apples and other crab apples, and Malus ‘Gorgeous’ is no exception. 🌱
✔️ Can help cross-pollinate eating apples like Fuji, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady
✔️ Will also crop small crab apples without a partner, but benefits from nearby apples or other crab apples for heavier fruiting
✔️ Plant within 10–15m of compatible apples for best results