Height40-60cm

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Native or long-naturalised deciduous tree valued for attractive white spring blossom that supports bees and pollinators, small edible (though often hard) fruits that feed birds and mammals, wildlife-friendly hedging or woodland edge planting, adaptability to a wide range of soils, and fully hardy performance across the UK. It also offers ornamental bark and durable wood.

• Best planting time: Dormant season (November–March for bare-root whenever the ground is not frozen, waterlogged.
• Position: Full sun (or light partial shade), sheltered from strong winds; avoid frost pockets as early blossom is vulnerable. South- or west-facing sites preferred.
• Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained; tolerates clay, loam, sand, chalk, and a range of pH (acid to alkaline/neutral). Avoid waterlogged ground.
• Spacing: 3–5.5 m for free-standing trees (depending on rootstock/vigour); closer (e.g. 30–100 cm) for hedging.
• Planting method: Dig a hole as deep as the roots and twice as wide. Plant at the same depth as in the nursery. Firm soil, water thoroughly, stake free-standing trees if needed, and mulch (keeping mulch clear of the trunk).
• Aftercare basics: Water during dry spells while establishing; mulch annually; prune in winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
  Fully hardy and suitable for specimen trees, hedges, woodland edges or wildlife plantings.