Tree comparisons
 Jelly King |  Halloween | |
|---|---|---|
| White blossom followed by large orange-red fruits which are ideal for making crab-apple jelly. | Malus Halloween is named for its ribbed orange-yellow crab-apples, which resemble little pumpkins. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Crab-apple trees Jelly King | Crab-apple trees Halloween | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit |
| Growth habit | Upright | |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Crab-apple trees Jelly King | Crab-apple trees Halloween | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | White |
| Flower form | Semi-double flower (10-20 petals) | |
| Leaf colour | Green | |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Yellow / Orange |
| Fruit size | Large | |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | |
| Food uses | Jam / Jelly | |
| Country of origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |