{"product_id":"malus-evereste-12-litre-pot","title":"Malus 'Evereste' Tree (Crab Apple) (12-Litre Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMalus 'Evereste', or Crab Apple Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, puts on a magnificent display that transforms with the seasons. Highly floriferous with surprisingly large white flowers, that have a soft pink tinge, this beautiful spring display makes it almost impossible to see the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the flowers begin to fade, the fruit develops into a wonderful yellowy-orange crop, while the glossy green leaves transform into autumnal hues of amber, burnt orange and claret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent tree grows in a conical shape, but with the weight of the fruit this can sometimes be semi-weeping to create a soft arching shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful tree looks fantastic in a range of garden spaces and makes an excellent ornamental tree with the fruit left on it. However, if you would like to use the fruit, they can also be used to make a range of culinary dishes, such as apple jelly, apple sauce or cider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malus ‘Evereste’, or crab apple tree, is easy to grow and has received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for its consistent and reliable growth. It is also a great way to attract bees and other pollinators to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (after 20 years): 5 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread (after 20 years): 4 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Deciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Large white flowers, orange\/red crab apples, attracts wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon names: Crab Apple Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year-old tree in a 12-litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements are approximate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gates Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082205081925,"sku":"1010142","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/b728bed6-newey-malus-evereste-in-flower-image.jpg?v=1761657403","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/malus-evereste-12-litre-pot","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}