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Crab Apple John Downie
Malus 'John Downie'
Price comparison:
£34.99 – £270.00
From 3 UK retailers
A rewarding tree for UK gardens, Crab Apple John Downie grows to about 4m in full sun. Enjoy blooms from April and May. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H6 (Hardy)
Size
📏 4.0m tall × 4.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 apr,may
Wildlife
🐝 Pollinator-friendly, fruit for birds
Compare Prices
Prices from 3 retailers across 3 pot sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 19 Oct 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size.
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £34.99Checked 24 Oct | 9L | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 9L
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £270.00Checked 19 Oct | 40L | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
Size: 40L
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£24.99Checked 27 Oct | Bare root | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £34.99Checked 24 Oct | bare root | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
Size: Bare root
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: bare root
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Prices last checked: 19 Oct 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
A rewarding tree for UK gardens, Crab Apple John Downie grows to about 4m in full sun. Enjoy blooms from April and May. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Latin Name
Malus 'John Downie'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H6
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
apr,may
Mature Height
4.0m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Crab Apple John Downie cost in the UK?
Crab Apple John Downie prices in the UK range from £34.99 to £270.00 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £34.99 for a bare root at Crocus. Prices are checked nightly across 3 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Crab Apple John Downie online in the UK?
You can buy Crab Apple John Downie from 3 UK nurseries including Thompson & Morgan, Paramount Plants, Crocus. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Crab Apple John Downie?
The scientific name for Crab Apple John Downie is Malus 'John Downie'.
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