Malus florentina crab apple trees
£44.00
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- Self-fertility: Self-fertile
- Blossom colour: White
- Fruit colour: Green / Red
Malus florentina features simple bright white flowers, which turn into clusters of small fruitlets in the autumn.
The most distinctive feature of this species is the deeply serrated pale green leaves. They turn golden orange in the autumn.
Seen in isoloation the combination of tiny berry-like fruitlets and the strangely serrated leaves can resemble the appearance of a cluster of redcurrants.
Malus florentina crab apple trees for sale
Bare-root
BR11-year bare-root tree,Semi-vigorous rootstock£44.00
Large tree
(3m-5m after 10 years)
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Tree specification
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Next deliveries
Delivery from week commencing 2nd February 2026 onwards.
Delivery charges
Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.
Growing and Training
Malus florentine is susceptible to fire blight but this disease is very rarely found on trees in the UK.
History
Malus florentina is an unusual species of crab-apple, sometimes known as the Hawthorn-leaf Crab on account of its hawthorn-like leaves. It is native to south-eastern Europe.
Malus florentina characteristics
- Gardening skillBeginner
- Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
- Flowering group4
- Pollinating othersAverage
- Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesWarm climates
- Picking seasonLate
- CroppingGood
- Disease resistanceGood
- Fire blightSome susceptibility
- Period of origin1700 - 1749
- Flowering monthApril
- Blossom colourWhite
- Fruit colourGreen / Red
British-grown trees 
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All our trees are certified under the Plant Healthy scheme, supervised by the Plant Health Alliance.
Other stakeholders include Defra and the RHS.
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When you buy your fruit tree from Orange Pippin Fruit Trees we guarantee it for the first season in your garden while it gets established. If it doesn't grow successfully, we'll either replace it the following season or offer a refund, subject to some conditions.
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More about crab apple trees
We have a huge range of crab-apple trees, with blossom colours from white to dark crimson, and fruitlet colours from red to orange to yellow, and lots of different sizes and forms.
It is well-known that many crab-apples (especially the ones with white blossom and green leaves) are excellent pollinators for mainstream apple varieties. This is because they produce huge quantities of pollen, usually over a long period, and with good compatiblity. Evereste, Golden Gem, Golden Hornet, John Downie and Red Sentinel are popular for this purpose.
While crab-apples are primarily used for their ornamental value, many are also useful for crab-apple jelly, and providing natural pectin for cooking with. Have a look at Laura, Jelly King, Pink Glow, and Harry Baker.
