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Fruit tree comparison - John Downie
Crab-apple trees
John Downie

John Downie is a traditional crab-apple, with white blossom and orange-red fruits, ideal for making crab apple jelly.
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Growing


Crab-apple trees
John Downie
Gardening skillAverage
AwardsRHS AGM (former)
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive fruit
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Identification


Crab-apple trees
John Downie
Flower colourWhite
Leaf colourGreen
Fruit colourOrange / Red
Food usesJam / Jelly
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Annual cycleDeciduous
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