Malus ‘Sun Rival’ Tree (Crab Apple) (12-Litre Pot)

The weeping shape of the delightful Crab Apple Malus ‘Sun Rival’ Tree creates a magnificent focal point that is perfect for enhancing small spaces, adding year-round interest and colour.

The single light pink blooms have a lovely spring scent and cover the branches with its star-burst shape, as it emerges from bright pink buds. They also contrast beautifully against the mid-green foliage that drapes from the arching branches.

As well as looking magnificent, the masses of blooms that emerge in spring are a great way to attract bees and other pollinators into your garden. This has been recognised by its inclusion in the Royal Horticultural Society Plants for Pollinators Collection. As the blooms fade, clusters of bright red fruit adorn the branches and last well into winter to add vibrant colour to your outdoor space, and provide a vital source of food for birds and other wildlife.

The wonderful Malus ‘Sun Rival’ Tree is reliable and easy to grow. In recognition of its consistent and healthy growth, this crab apple tree has received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, so you have the added peace of mind that you can admire this delightful crab apple tree for many years to come.

Tree characteristics

• Height (after 20 years): 4 metres
• Spread (after 20 years): 4 metres
• Flowers in: April, May
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowers: White and pink
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Features: Year-round interest, vibrant foliage
• Common names: Crab Apple
• Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
• Royal Horticultural Society Plants for Pollinators Collection

Additional info

• 3-year-old tree in a 12-litre pot
• Measurements are approximate