4–5ft Tall | By Direct Plants
Elegant, free-flowering, and beautifully ornamental, Malus ‘Butterball’ is supplied as a premium crab apple tree at 4–5ft tall by Direct Plants. Grown and carefully selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, this exceptional variety is celebrated for its abundant spring blossom and decorative fruit.
Highly regarded as a reliable and eye-catching ornamental tree, ‘Butterball’ brings seasonal colour and structure to the garden throughout the year. Its balanced branching habit and attractive form make it ideal for feature planting, lawns, traditional gardens, wildlife areas, and landscape schemes where blossom and long-term interest are desired.
Crab Apple Tree
(Malus ‘Butterball’ – Ornamental, approx. 15–20ft / 4.5–6m at maturity)
Spring: Masses of soft white blossom appear in mid to late spring, creating a stunning floral display and attracting bees and pollinators.
Summer: Fresh green foliage forms a dense, healthy canopy, providing structure and seasonal shade.
Autumn: Bright yellow crab apples develop, offering exceptional decorative value and wildlife interest.
Habit: Forms a well-balanced, rounded crown with strong branching — providing structure and year-round visual appeal without dominating the space.
Fully hardy and adaptable, this variety thrives in most soil types and performs best in a sunny position where flowering and fruiting will be most prolific. It is ideally suited to planting directly into the ground, allowing it to establish naturally and deliver outstanding ornamental performance.
What You Receive
• 1 premium Malus ‘Butterball’ Crab Apple Tree, approx. 4–5ft tall
• Clearly labelled variety for confidence and traceability
• Carefully grown and prepared by our experienced nursery team in Norfolk, UK
• Securely packaged for safe delivery
• A fully hardy ornamental tree selected for blossom, structure, and long-term garden value
We specialise in high-quality, well-formed trees that provide instant impact and lasting beauty — ideal for gardeners who appreciate considered planting and premium stock.
Planting & Care Guide
Our trees are supplied ready for planting, ensuring excellent condition on arrival.
Planting Steps:
• Choose a sunny position for best flowering and fruiting
• Dig a hole wide enough to allow the roots to spread naturally
• Position the tree at the same depth it was previously grown
• Backfill, firm gently, and water thoroughly
• Stake during establishment, especially in exposed locations
• Mulch around the base (keeping clear of the trunk) to retain moisture
• Water regularly throughout the first growing season
Once established, Malus ‘Butterball’ is low-maintenance and highly rewarding, delivering:
• Abundant spring blossom
• Decorative yellow crab apples
• Strong seasonal structure
• Excellent wildlife value
Whether planted as a standalone feature tree, within a mixed ornamental scheme, or as part of a wildlife-friendly garden design, the Malus ‘Butterball’ Crab Apple Tree is a timeless and reliable choice — grown with care and delivered direct from our nursery to your garden.
