Malus 'John Downie' (John Downie Crab Apple) thorny shrub leathery foliage provides year-round interest

leathery foliage provides year-round interest in milder climates and develops attractive reddish tones in cooler months

or as an ornamental feature

high-centred blooms in rich amber

making it an excellent choice for adding structure and elegance to garden borders

Malus 'John Downie' (John Downie Crab Apple) thorny shrub leathery foliage provides year-round interestMalus 'John Downie', commonly known as the John Downie Crab Apple, is a highly ornamental deciduous tree prized for its profusion of fragrant white blossoms in spring and its abundant crop of large, orange red crab apples in autumn. The glossy green foliage forms a dense, attractive canopy throughout the growing season before turning warm shades of yellow in autumn. The colourful fruit persists well into winter, providing long lasting ornamental