Grid reference | ST 17766 77029 |
Common name | Butterball crab |
Origin | North America |
Deciduous | Yes |
Status | Wales Champion 2023 |
Tag | 2376 |
Old tag | 382 |
Planted | 1991/92 |
Height | 7M August 2017 |
Girth | 77cm August 2017 |
Girth | 86cm February 2023 |
Reference | 527 |
This tree is at the south end of the Apple group and west of the main path.
General tree description
Malus 'Butterball' is a small, spreading tree with drooping branches. Its leaves open grey-green in spring and mature to bright green. White flowers flushed with pink appear in late spring with the leaves. The fruits are 2 to 3cm round apples, yellow with a red-orange flush.