Donald Wyman

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Malus 'Donald Wyman' is a typical white-flowered crab-apple, which grows into a reasonably large spreading tree, with good presence.

This variety is particularly notable for its small red fruitlets (1cm diameter), which are very persistent, hanging on the tree well into the winter.

In a good autumn (with sunny days and cold nights) the leaves take on yellow-orange tints.

Donald Wyman crab-apple trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

• 11-year bare-root tree £36.75

  
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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• 22-year pot-grown tree £62.00

  
  Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
  In a 12L pot
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How to grow

Donald Wyman crab-apple trees have a poor reputation in the USA for their susceptibility to the disease fireblight. However don't let this put you off - fireblight is not virulent in the UK, and in this country Donald Wyman is usually problem-free. It is also very cold-hardy.

History

This variety was discovered as a chance seedling growing at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in the USA in the 1950s. It was named after Dr. Donald Wyman, a horticulturalist who worked at the Aboretum for many years.

Donald Wyman characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive fruit
• Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
• Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
• Growth rateAverage
• Flower colourWhite
• Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
• Flowering monthApril
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
• Fruit colourRed
• Fruit sizeVery small
• Fruit persistencePersistent
• Country of originUnited States
• Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years. We may also have 1-year bare-root trees of this variety - they are not shown here.

How to choose a crab-apple tree

We list more than 40 different crab-apple trees. Choosing can be difficult! See our article explaining the different characteristics of crab-apple trees which will help you narrow down the selection.