Crab Apple Hedges (Malus Sylvestrus)

Crab Apple Hedges are beautiful native hedge species that boast white flowers in late spring & sour fruits in autumn. Crab Apple Hedges are thick and dense, making it very suitable for perimeter hedging. It is a fast growing species making it excellent to provide quick cover, in addition to being resistant to frost and wind.

• Planting Crab Apple hedges

A Crab Apple Hedge is very hardy and can be planted in most soil conditions, but prefers chalky soil. This hedge also provides a variety of benefits to your garden by increasing biodiversity. It will also make a great barrier for keeping out unwanted guests to its prickly nature and sharp spikes.

• How tall & fast will Crab Apple hedging grow?

Crab Apple hedging is a fast growing 1-2 foot per year, while keeping a thick busy look.

• Maintenance of Crab Apple hedge?

This hedge is very low maintenance, one the hedge is mature it can be pruned at any time. This hedge is any gardeners friend as it can survive and thrive in even the most challenging of conditions. This hedge can be grown and developed without any limitations or worries. Areas with poor soil quality, lighting or that are in coastal areas pose no threat to this hard hedge.

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