Product description
Add a burst of bold pink to your garden in the spring with the lovely Malus 'Harry Baker'. It offers large eye-catching fuchsia-pink flowers which are beautifully contrasted by deep green foliage. The young leaves have a hint of bronze when they first appear.
In autumn, glossy red fruits appear which hang on the tree well into winter long after the leaves have fallen. This makes a wonderful sight in an otherwise bare garden. Birds and other wildlife are attracted to the fruits, bringing movement and sound into your garden in the winter months.
Malus 'Harry Baker' offers fruit with a delicious sweet taste and is one of the most popular crab apples varieties. Crab Apple Harry Baker is fabulous for making crab-apple jelly. The fruits have a reddish-pink flesh which gives an attractive dark red colour to the jelly once it sets. The apples are also great for baking, using in apple tarts and reducing to a luscious, creamy apple sauce. The flesh is also high in pectin.
Your Malus ‘Harry Baker’ is a hardy tree and is tolerant of chalky, sandy, clay, and loamy soil. It requires little maintenance. Plant in full sun or partial shade for best results.
This well known crab-apple tree was named after Harry Baker, a Fruit Officer of the RHS during the 1980s. He is also the author of several books on fruit trees.
Crab Apple Tree
Malus 'Harry Baker'
Malus 'Harry Baker'
Product description
Add a burst of bold pink to your garden in the spring with the lovely Malus 'Harry Baker'. It offers large eye-catching fuchsia-pink flowers which are beautifully contrasted by deep green foliage. The young leaves have a hint of bronze when they first appear.
In autumn, glossy red fruits appear which hang on the tree well into winter long after the leaves have fallen. This makes a wonderful sight in an otherwise bare garden. Birds and other wildlife are attracted to the fruits, bringing movement and sound into your garden in the winter months.
Malus 'Harry Baker' offers fruit with a delicious sweet taste and is one of the most popular crab apples varieties. Crab Apple Harry Baker is fabulous for making crab-apple jelly. The fruits have a reddish-pink flesh which gives an attractive dark red colour to the jelly once it sets. The apples are also great for baking, using in apple tarts and reducing to a luscious, creamy apple sauce. The flesh is also high in pectin.
Your Malus ‘Harry Baker’ is a hardy tree and is tolerant of chalky, sandy, clay, and loamy soil. It requires little maintenance. Plant in full sun or partial shade for best results.
This well known crab-apple tree was named after Harry Baker, a Fruit Officer of the RHS during the 1980s. He is also the author of several books on fruit trees.
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Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Feed Malus trees with a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and flowering. Prune annually during winter to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and maintain an open shape, which improves air circulation and reduces disease risk. For fruiting varieties, thinning the fruitlets in early summer ensures larger, healthier fruits. Protect young trees from harsh winds and frost, as this can damage their growth and blooms.
How to Water
Water Malus trees deeply and regularly during their first year to help them establish a strong root system, especially during dry spells. Once established, they are relatively drought-tolerant but benefit from additional watering during prolonged dry periods or when fruit is forming. Water early in the morning or late in the evening to minimise evaporation and focus on the base of the tree to avoid wetting foliage, which can lead to fungal issues. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and keeps the tree healthy.
How to Plant
To plant Malus, select a sunny position with fertile, well-draining soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and the same depth, loosening the soil at the base to encourage root growth. Place the tree in the hole with the graft union above soil level and backfill gently, firming the soil to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk to prevent rot. Space trees appropriately to allow for their eventual size and shape.
