Tree
Crab apple 'Evereste'
Malus 'Evereste'
An ornamental apple with white flowers opening from red buds and small orange fruit. This deciduous tree offers interest across the seasons. Check the rootstock when buying, as it affects vigour and mature size.
- Size
- 4–8 m high · 4–8 m wide
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Winter
- Hardy
- Seasonal form
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Low
Before planting
- Choose sun or light shade and well-drained soil that retains moderate moisture.
- Ask about the rootstock and eventual size; not every young tree will remain small.
Why choose it
- White spring blossom contrasts with red flower buds.
- Small orange fruit extends the season of ornamental interest.
Care
- Water young trees until established and during dry weather.
- Prune only as needed, preserving the natural shape of the crown.
Good to know
- 'Perpetu' is also used as a synonym for this cultivar.
- Do not eat the seeds. The use of processed fruit flesh does not mean all parts of the plant are safe to eat.