Crab Apple 'John Downie'

?John Downie? is absolutely one of the best crab apples to grow for jelly making, especially when you can grow them this easily in your very own garden! White cup-like flowers will appear in April to May which begin as pretty little pink buds, making way for the large fruits in autumn. It also makes for a brilliant specimen tree in gardens of a smaller size, where it can stand out by itself as it?s self-fertile, meaning there will not be any need to waste space for a pollinating partner. Orchard apple trees do make great pollinators however! Rootstock: MM106. Height and spread: 4m (13?).Estimated time to cropping once planted: 1 year.Estimated time to best yields: 3 years.Useful links:How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more information and growing advice, read our edible flowers guide.Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.