Malus ‘Director Moerland’ Crab Apple Tree – Large 5–6ft Tall in a 7.5 Litre Pot – Stunning Purple Foliage & Red Blossom Ornamental Tree – By Direct Plants
Add dramatic colour and exceptional ornamental beauty to your garden with the magnificent Malus ‘Director Moerland’, supplied here as a premium large 5–6ft tall specimen in a 7.5 litre pot by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, this outstanding ornamental crab apple tree is highly prized for its rich purple foliage, vibrant deep red blossom, and attractive ornamental fruits that provide year-round interest.
Malus ‘Director Moerland’ is one of the most striking ornamental crab apple varieties, producing masses of richly coloured crimson-red flowers during spring that stand out beautifully against the emerging dark purple foliage. Throughout summer, the deep bronze-purple leaves maintain strong garden colour and contrast before giving way to decorative dark red fruits in autumn, which are loved by birds and wildlife.
With its elegant upright habit and balanced rounded canopy, this beautiful ornamental tree makes a superb feature for lawns, borders, wildlife gardens, and ornamental planting schemes where bold colour and seasonal impact are desired.
Supplied as a strong, healthy, well-established specimen in a large 7.5 litre pot, this premium tree offers instant impact and excellent establishment potential.
(Malus ‘Director Moerland’ – Deciduous Ornamental Tree, approx. 12–15ft / 4–5m at maturity depending on conditions)
Spring:
Masses of deep crimson-red blossom appear across the branches, creating a spectacular ornamental display while attracting bees and pollinators.
Summer:
Rich purple-bronze foliage provides bold colour contrast and elegant structure throughout the growing season.
Autumn:
Decorative dark red crab apples develop amongst the foliage, adding vibrant seasonal interest and valuable wildlife appeal.
Winter Structure:
The attractive branching framework and persistent fruits continue to provide architectural interest well into winter.
Habit:
Develops into a graceful upright ornamental tree with a rounded crown and colourful foliage, ideal for both formal and informal garden settings.
Fully hardy and easy to grow, Malus ‘Director Moerland’ thrives in most well-drained soil types and performs best in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
• Stunning deep crimson-red spring blossom
• Rich purple-bronze foliage provides season-long colour
• Decorative dark red fruits add autumn and winter interest
• Excellent wildlife value for birds and pollinators
• Elegant upright ornamental shape with balanced branching
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to maintain
• Outstanding feature tree for colour and seasonal interest
• Feature planting in lawns and borders
• Cottage, contemporary, and wildlife-friendly gardens
• Adding bold foliage contrast and spring colour
• Ornamental planting schemes and focal points
• Large patio containers and decorative gardens
• Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position
• Best foliage colour develops in full sun
• Water regularly during the first growing season until established
• Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture
• Minimal pruning required, only to maintain shape if desired
• Suitable for planting directly into the ground or large patio containers
• Malus ‘Director Moerland’ Crab Apple Tree
• Approx. 5–6ft tall
• Supplied in a large 7.5 litre pot with strong established roots
• Deep crimson-red blossom in spring
• Rich purple-bronze ornamental foliage
• Decorative dark red fruits in autumn
• Hardy ornamental deciduous tree
• Excellent for feature planting and wildlife gardens
• Check out our planting guide to help your tree thrive
Our range of potted trees is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We specialise in large, established trees that provide instant impact and long-term value, delivered directly to your door in our bespoke, high-quality live tree packaging via one of our trusted couriers.
All our trees are fully hardy outdoor varieties suitable for most soil types and garden positions. They can be planted directly into the ground or grown in large patio containers for controlled growth and easy maintenance.
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 1 Malus ‘Director Moerland’ Crab Apple Tree approximately 5–6ft tall in a 7.5 litre pot – a stunning ornamental tree with rich purple foliage, vibrant red blossom, and decorative fruits, perfect for adding dramatic seasonal colour and structure to any garden space.
