Fruit tree comparisons
 Arthur Turner |  Malus sylvestris | |
|---|---|---|
| A mid-season cooking apple, producing a light yellow puree. Very attractive blossom. | Malus sylvestris is the common wild crab apple, easy to grow and ideal for native planting schemes. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Apple trees Arthur Turner | Crab apple trees Malus sylvestris | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Average | |
| Fruit bearing | Free-spurring | |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Apple trees Arthur Turner | Crab apple trees Malus sylvestris | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 2-3 weeks | |
| Cropping | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Culinary |
Problems
| Apple trees Arthur Turner | Crab apple trees Malus sylvestris | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good |
Identification
| Apple trees Arthur Turner | Crab apple trees Malus sylvestris | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 | |
| Blossom colour | Pink - light | |
| Fruit colour | Green - light | |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |