Crab Apple ‘Sun Rival’

Crab Apple ‘Sun Rival’ is a showy variety with attractive weeping branches that form an umbrella shaped crown. The cascading branches are filled with delicate pink buds in spring, that open to reveal dazzling white flowers. This attractive ornamental Crab Apple later produces trusses of small, scarlet red fruits in autumn, which always attract wild birds. This deciduous tree makes a spectacular feature plant that will always attract attention. Height and spread: 4m (13’).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Generally crab apples are too tart to eat raw, but their apple flavour becomes intense when cooked. Cab apples have high pectin content great for jam and jellies, and are a perfect ingredient for chutneys.

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.