Evereste Crab Apple Ornamental Tree (Malus 'Evereste')

Evereste Crab Apple Ornamental Tree Description

The Evereste Crab Apple is a popular ornamental tree known for its year-round beauty and versatility in the garden. This small to medium-sized deciduous tree reaches a mature height of around 5–7 metres (16–23 feet), making it well-suited for smaller gardens and urban settings. Evereste is prized for its spring blossoms, autumnal fruit, and colourful foliage, creating seasonal interest across all months.

In spring, the Evereste Crab Apple bursts with an abundance of large, fragrant white flowers that emerge from pink buds. These delicate blossoms attract bees and other pollinators, supporting local biodiversity. The tree’s leaves are a vibrant green, turning yellow and orange in autumn before they fall.

By late summer to autumn, the flowers give way to small, bright red-orange crab apples. These fruit clusters are long-lasting, remaining on the tree well into winter, providing both colour and a food source for birds.

Pruning Advice

Pruning for the Evereste Crab Apple is generally minimal, as it has a naturally well-rounded shape. To encourage healthy growth and air circulation, light pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Focus on removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches, as well as thinning out the canopy to reduce crowding.

In summer, light trimming of young shoots can help maintain the tree’s shape, especially if it’s used as a focal point or planted in a smaller space. Avoid heavy pruning, as this may reduce the following year’s blossom and fruit production.

Further Information

Ornamental Appeal: The Evereste Crab Apple is an attractive addition to gardens with its seasonally changing colours, from spring blossoms to autumnal fruit, adding visual interest throughout the year.

Wildlife Support: The flowers attract pollinators, and the fruit provides food for birds during winter, contributing to local ecology.

Edible Fruit: Although the crab apples are quite tart, they can be used for making jellies and preserves, adding a culinary benefit.

Disease Resistance: Evereste Crab Apple is known for its resistance to common apple tree diseases, including scab, mildew, and rust, making it low-maintenance and reliable in most gardens.

Compact Size: It's manageable size and attractive form make it suitable for a variety of landscapes, from small gardens to urban streetscapes.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.