{"product_id":"crab-apple-malus-sylvestris","title":"Crab Apple (malus sylvestris)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative and well-adapted to UK conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeciduous small trees (4–10m tall), hardy and tolerant of most soils including clay, chalk, and poor sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStunning spring blossom (white\/pink) attracts bees and pollinators; vital early nectar source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces colourful small apples in autumn (yellow, red, orange) persisting into winter – excellent food for birds (blackbirds, thrushes) and mammals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly ornamental: ideal specimen tree, hedging, or wildlife garden feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports biodiversity (hosts over 50 insect species); crab apples edible for jellies\/chutneys; low-maintenance and wind-resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; moist but well-drained soil (tolerates wetter\/clay sites); sheltered or exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); firm in, water well, mulch base to reduce weed growth and to preserve soil moisture (keep clear of trunk); stake if needed in windy spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; prune lightly in winter for shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58459996553560,"sku":null,"price":0.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58459996586328,"sku":null,"price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58459996619096,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_5891.jpg?v=1789905619","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/crab-apple-malus-sylvestris","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}