The trees in this scheme

One of the ancestors of the cultivated apple. They have an irregular, rounded shape and a wide, spreading canopy. With greyish-brown, flecked bark, trees can become quite gnarled and twisted, especially when exposed, and the twigs often develop spines. The crab apple is one of the few host trees to the parasitic mistletoe Viscum album, and trees are often covered in lichens. The crab apple will produce small edible apples, although these may be too tart to eat raw.

Growing/planting information:

• Normal mature height: 10 metres
• Safe planting distance to buildings: minimum of four metres
• Estimated annual growth: 20 to 40cm
• Estimated life span: up to 100 years

Trees available:

• Birch tree
• Hazel tree
• Hornbeam

Planting your trees

Please read our planting information to ensure you have the space to plant a rowan tree, and understand the maintenance that will be needed:

• Planting your free trees

Last updated: 15/11/2024 12:04