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Crab Apple - Malus trilobata
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Crab Apple - Malus trilobata
Malus trilobata is one of the more architecturally distinctive crab apples available, a deciduous ornamental that delivers spring blossom, bold three-lobed foliage, and exceptional autumn colour in a refined, upright form. Advanced specimens establish presence immediately, without the years of wait typical species require.
Why Crab Apple
Spring blossom: White flowers emerge in late spring, adding seasonal definition to structured landscapes.
Distinctive foliage: The deeply three-lobed leaf is unusual in the genus, providing strong textural contrast throughout the growing season.
Autumn colour: Foliage transitions through gold, amber, and red, among the more reliable colour performances of any ornamental deciduous tree.
Upright habit: A naturally columnar form that fits confined spaces without sacrificing presence or visual weight.
Year-round structure: Blossom, foliage, autumn colour, and a clean winter silhouette across all four seasons.
Ideal Applications
Formal avenue planting: Consistent upright habit makes it well-suited to symmetrical rows along driveways or promenades.
Specimen placement: Effective as a standalone feature within open lawns or courtyard settings on prestige properties.
Constrained urban sites: The columnar form performs well in tighter streetscape or terrace plantings where canopy spread must be managed.
Mixed deciduous compositions: Pairs with other ornamental trees to create layered seasonal interest across larger landscape projects.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained loamy or sandy soils; tolerates a range of pH; avoid poorly drained or waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until established, particularly over summer. Apply a layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East (Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
