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Tree comparisons


Fruit tree comparison - Roberts Crab
Crab-apple trees
Roberts Crab

An unusual red-fleshed crab-apple which has large purple fruits. The juice is a claret red colour.
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Growing


Crab-apple trees
Roberts Crab
Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive fruit
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
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Identification


Crab-apple trees
Roberts Crab
Flower colourPink - dark
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourBronze
Leaf colour - autumnBronze / Purple
Fruit colourPurple
Fruit sizeVery large
Fruit persistenceNormal ripening
Food usesJam / Jelly
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Annual cycleDeciduous
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