{"product_id":"crab-apple-irish-native-bare-root-whips","title":"Crab Apple | Irish Native Bare-root Whips","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"203\" data-start=\"170\" data-section-id=\"1k3n68x\"\u003eCrab Apple (Malus sylvestris)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"205\"\u003eCrab Apple is a beautiful native Irish tree, valued for its spring blossom, autumn fruit, and strong wildlife benefits. In late spring, it produces delicate white to pale pink flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators, bringing early life and movement into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"483\"\u003eAs the seasons progress, these flowers develop into small apples in autumn, providing an important food source for birds and other wildlife. The fruit can also be used in traditional preserves, making Crab Apple a lovely choice for those interested in seasonal foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"755\"\u003eTypically grown as a small to medium-sized tree, Crab Apple is well suited to gardens of all sizes, as well as hedgerows, orchards, and mixed native planting schemes. Supplied as bare-root whips, it establishes well in Irish conditions and thrives in fertile, free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1065\"\u003eWith its combination of blossom, fruit, and wildlife value, Crab Apple is a versatile native tree that adds both beauty and function to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1222\" data-section-id=\"kpnd1e\"\u003eWhy plant Crab Apple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1249\" data-section-id=\"h8bbn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eBeautiful spring blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e – attracts bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1320\" data-section-id=\"1fal3l0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1338\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003eAutumn fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e – valuable food source for birds and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1387\" data-section-id=\"kb6y39\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eEdible potential\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for jellies and traditional preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1458\" data-section-id=\"1bfun0x\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003eNative Irish species\u003c\/strong\u003e – suited to local conditions and ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1531\" data-section-id=\"18vehhy\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003eVersatile planting\u003c\/strong\u003e – works well in gardens, hedgerows, and mixed schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1612\" data-section-id=\"1xemhss\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1645\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eSupplied as bare-root whips\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for easy establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"None so Hardy","offers":[{"title":"1 tree","offer_id":59304716370254,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 trees","offer_id":59304716403022,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/2033\/9094\/files\/none-so-hardy-hedging-crab-apple-irish-native-bare-root-whips-1231090096.png?v=1775212569","url":"https:\/\/connectingtonature.ie\/products\/crab-apple-irish-native-bare-root-whips","provider":"Connecting to Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}