Crab Apple 'Sun Rival' is a truly spectacular ornamental tree, renowned for its exquisite weeping habit that forms a beautiful umbrella-shaped crown. In spring, its cascading branches are laden with delicate pink buds that burst into a breathtaking display of pure white flowers. As autumn arrives, the tree transforms once more, showcasing trusses of small, vibrant scarlet red fruits that hang like jewels and are a magnet for wild birds.

This deciduous tree is a stunning feature plant, guaranteed to attract attention in any garden setting. Its cascading branches and colourful seasonal displays make it an ideal stand-alone specimen for lawns or borders. While the fruits are often too tart to eat raw, they possess an intense apple flavour when cooked, making them perfect for jams, jellies, and chutneys, thanks to their high pectin content. The flowers are also noted for their edible potential.

How to Grow

• Plant in full sun or partial shade.
• Hardy in the UK. No specific temperature requirements needed for outdoor planting.
• Water well after planting and keep regularly watered during the first year, especially during dry spells. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods.
• Generally not required, but a balanced fertilizer can be applied in spring if growth appears weak.
• No specific humidity requirements.

Included Varieties

• 1 x Malus 'Sun Rival' Bare Root

Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied.