
Crab-apple trees Butterball | |
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Malus Butterball is named for its bright yellow fruits, which are also good for crab apple jelly. | |
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Crab-apple trees Butterball | |
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Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Scented flowers |
Vigour | Average vigour |
Useful for | Patio growing |
Pruning | Light prune |
Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
Disease resistance | Average |
Gardening skill | Beginner |
Crab-apple trees Butterball | |
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Country of origin | United States |
Flower colour | White |
Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
Flower size | Medium |
Leaf colour | Green |
Fruit colour | Yellow |
Annual cycle | Deciduous |
Awards | RHS Award of Garden Merit |
Crab-apple trees Butterball | |
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Fruit persistence | Ripens over a period |
Wildlife | RHS perfect for pollinators Attractive to birds |
Food uses | Jam / Jelly |