Malus ‘Evereste’ | Flowering Crab Apple

The Malus 'Evereste' is one of the best flowering crab apple trees. It is a small specimen with a compact, broadly rounded crown. In April the tree is covered in dark pink buds that open into a mass of white blossom; a beautiful eye-catching display, and popular with bees and other pollinators. The leaves are dark green and will remain on the tree until late autumn when they turn a yellow-orange-bronze colour. Masses of small, red and orange crab apples appear in autumn and can remain on the tree throughout winter. They are a great favourite with all wildlife and can be used to make crab apple jelly and jam. The Malus 'Evereste' will thrive in most well-drained soil, including clay and chalk, and does best in full sun. This variety is the most disease resistant and will tolerate pollution, making it a very versatile tree for many landscaping schemes.

Mature Height

3-7m

Tree Features

White flowers open from dark pink buds.

Dark green leaves turn to yellow and bronze in autumn.

Small crab apples remain on tree during winter.

Dark brown bark.

Growing Conditions

Will thrive in most well-drained soil, including clay and chalk and does best in full sun.

Season of Interest

Spring - Clusters of white flowers open from dark pink buds.

Autumn - Small crab apples in shades of red, yellow and orange.

Tree Type

Standard, Multistem, Umbrella, Pleached, Rooftop

Growing Locations

Gardens, Parklands, Hedgerows, City/towns

Evergreen / Deciduous?

Deciduous
Did you know?

The crab apple is one of the few trees that host the parasitic mistletoe, Viscum album, and the trees are often covered in lichens.