Malus 'John Downie'

• Common name: Flowering crab apple tree
• Height and spread in 20 years: 5 x 3 meters
• Seasons of interest: Spring, Autumn, Winter

One of the very best for crab apple jelly due to the size, flavor and pectin level of its fruit ‘John Downie’ produces masses of large, oval, red and yellow flushed fruits. In April-May a blanket of white flowers open from pink buds which are very popular with the bees. Foliage is mid-green turning yellow, bronze and orange in the autumn. This small tree with an upright habit when young and arching in maturity will grow to 5 x 3 meters in 20 years when planted in moist but well drained soil.  The fruits will hang onto the branches into the winter if not picked and are popular with wildlife.  A really beautiful tree that is deservedly popular.

AKA Crab apple, Flowering crab, Flowering crab apple, crabapple, Malus John Downie

Discounts on large orders
We are delighted to provide customers with just one tree and even more so when a project requires lots and it's only fair that our prices on large orders are discounted;

5% off orders over £100 plus delivery
10% off orders over £250 plus delivery
15% off orders over £500 plus delivery

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Delivery

Bare root and rootballed trees can only be dispatched from November - March. Pre-order is often advisable.

Delivery Timescales

The vast majority of orders are dispatched within 7 days. If for any reason we cannot dispatch your order we will contact you. We aim to keep the full range of trees in stock at all times to insure an efficient service.
All trees are sent 'no signature required' so there's no need to be in to receive your order

Trees are packed in specially designed containers and delivered using couriers who've been tried and tested over many years.

Delivery Charges

England and Wales

Carriage is charged at between £4.95 and £24.95 depending on the individual order and is calculated at the checkout.

For UK off shore deliveries please contact us on 01257 265232 or via email sales@ornamental-trees.co.uk

Scotland

Scottish postcodes G, EH, ML, KA, DG, TD are charged as ‘England and Wales’ above.

Only items below 2.5 metres in height that are not deemed ‘heavy’ or to be of unusual shape can be ordered for delivery in KW, IV, AB, PH, PA, DD, KY, FK postcode areas of Scotland and are delivered by courier. Carriage will be charged at between £29.95 and £39.95 and is calculated at the checkout.

For UK off shore deliveries please contact us on 01257 265232 or via email sales@ornamental-trees.co.uk

Sorry, we do not deliver to overseas