Malus trilobata Crab Apple Blossom Tree – Large 4–5ft Tall in a 7.5 Litre Pot – Stunning Ornamental Flowering Tree – By Direct Plants
Add rare beauty and outstanding seasonal interest to your garden with the magnificent Malus trilobata Crab Apple Blossom Tree, supplied here as a premium large 4–5ft tall specimen in a 7.5 litre pot by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, this unusual and highly ornamental tree is prized for its distinctive lobed foliage, masses of spring blossom, and decorative ornamental fruits.
Malus trilobata is a truly elegant ornamental crab apple tree that produces an abundance of delicate white blossom during spring, creating a spectacular floral display that attracts bees and pollinators in abundance. The uniquely shaped three-lobed leaves give this variety its name and provide attractive texture and character throughout the growing season. In autumn, the foliage develops warm golden-yellow tones before decorative small crab apples appear, adding additional ornamental and wildlife interest.
With its graceful upright habit and manageable mature size, this exceptional ornamental tree is ideal for feature planting, lawns, borders, wildlife gardens, cottage gardens, and larger patio containers where year-round interest and elegant structure 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 trilobata – Deciduous Ornamental Tree, approx. 12–18ft / 4–5.5m at maturity depending on conditions)
Spring:
Masses of delicate white blossom cover the branches, creating a spectacular ornamental display while attracting bees and beneficial pollinators.
Summer:
Distinctive three-lobed green foliage forms an elegant canopy, adding unique texture and ornamental character to the garden.
Autumn:
Leaves turn warm golden-yellow shades while decorative crab apples develop, creating excellent seasonal colour and wildlife value.
Winter Structure:
The attractive branching framework maintains architectural interest and elegant structure throughout winter.
Habit:
Develops into a graceful upright ornamental tree with a balanced rounded crown and distinctive foliage, ideal for both traditional and contemporary garden settings.
Fully hardy and easy to grow, Malus trilobata thrives in most well-drained soil types and performs best in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
• Beautiful white spring blossom for outstanding seasonal beauty
• Unique three-lobed foliage adds texture and ornamental interest
• Decorative crab apples provide autumn and winter colour
• Excellent wildlife value for birds and pollinators
• Elegant ornamental shape suitable for gardens of all sizes
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to maintain
• Rare and unusual ornamental feature tree
• Feature planting in lawns and borders
• Wildlife-friendly and pollinator gardens
• Cottage, traditional, and contemporary gardens
• Adding unusual foliage texture and seasonal interest
• Large patio containers and ornamental displays
• Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position
• Water regularly during the first growing season until established
• Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Minimal pruning required, only to maintain shape if desired
• Suitable for planting directly into the ground or large patio containers
• Malus trilobata Crab Apple Blossom Tree
• Approx. 4–5ft tall
• Supplied in a large 7.5 litre pot with strong established roots
• Beautiful white blossom in spring
• Unique three-lobed ornamental foliage
• Decorative crab apples in autumn
• Hardy ornamental deciduous tree
• Excellent for wildlife gardens and feature planting
• 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 trilobata Crab Apple Blossom Tree approximately 4–5ft tall in a 7.5 litre pot – a rare and elegant ornamental flowering tree with unique foliage, beautiful blossom, and decorative fruits, perfect for adding year-round beauty and character to any garden space.
