Top grafted trees do not require complicated pruning and are ideal for small spaces.įeathered: A feathered tree has branches from the bottom of the trunk all the way up. Top grafted: A height noted next to this form refers to the length of clear stem, which will not grow taller.
Single Stem / Pruned and shaped: Classic shaped tree with a single stem that has had pruning to help create a beautiful, natural shape. Supplied Size: Height measured from the top of the pot. Please note, photos are a guideline as all plants are unique. The product table at the bottom of the page gives the forms and sizes available for this variety. To collect trees, please book an appointment.
Gift trees and those required by a specific date can be accommodated with pleasure, although we accept no legal responsibility for late deliveries. Orders are despatched once all trees are ready. Trees on pre-order are still growing and an estimate of when they will be ready is on the product/basket page. There's no need to be in to receive your order and you can request where it is left via the checkout.įor pleached and mature trees (trees over 2.5m in height), we group orders together by geographic area for specialist delivery - we will contact these customers about the delivery date. Delivery TimescalesĪll trees are carefully packed by our experienced team and most are delivered within 3 weeks of placing the order, unless stated otherwise. Please note, we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK. The above prices exclude the Scottish Highlands, where delivery starts from £24.95 + vat and is calculated in the checkout process. Mature trees, pleached trees or orders too large for pallet: Cost is calculated in the checkout process and varies by postcode not quantity. suckers and water sprouts which redirect energy resources from the main stem but do not produce strong branches.ġ small tree (most under 1.5 metres in height) : £9.95 + vatġ medium tree (most 1.5-2 metres in height) or 2-4 small trees: £11.95 + vatĢ+ medium trees or 5+ small trees: £14.95 + vatġ-4 trees delivered by pallet to kerbside (inc. Simply remove any dead or damaged branches and shoots at the base of the tree i.e. They do not require hard pruning and you should not trim the tips of crab apple branches. John Downie Crab Apple trees can be pruned in winter. You can harvest the Crab Apples in early autumn or leave them for birds to enjoy. If your area is prone to rabbits, use a rabbit guard.
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Once planted, keep the area free of competing weeds and grass for the first couple of growing seasons. Our range of watering kits make it easier. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. Increase watering if there are extended periods of hot or dry weather. If you’re planting John Downie in spring or summer, water well for the first few months. We recommend planting John Downie Crab Apples with a stake and tie kit to anchor the roots - instructions are in the planting guide. Avoid banking the soil up around the collar of the tree. Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost, fill in the hole and firm around gently.
Remove the pot, gently loosen the roots and place in the planting hole. To help the tree establish more effectively, sprinkle root grow in the hole. Dig a square hole as deep as your root mass and approximately 2-3x as wide. Start by removing weeds and grass within a metre of your desired planting hole. Our pot grown Crab Apple John Downie trees can be planted at any time of the year.
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