Crabapple Strathmore - Bare-Rooted

Crabapple Strathmore produces a vibrant display of pink flowers in spring and has a columnar growth habit. This ornamental tree is a splendid addition to any garden, offering year-round interest with its blossoms, lush foliage, and striking fruit. The fruits, small and colourful, persist into winter, providing visual appeal and a food source for local wildlife.

Strathmore is an excellent choice for adding structure and colour in cottage gardens, urban gardens, or any landscape aiming for a naturalistic design. Its size and shape make it ideal as a focal point or for creating natural borders along pathways or garden edges. This tree thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. In terms of spacing, It should be planted about 4 to 5 metres apart to allow for its mature spread. The mature size of this tree is typically around 4-5 metres in height and spread.

What is a bare-rooted tree?

Bare-rooted trees are deciduous trees that have been grown in the ground and are dug up when they've become dormant in the winter. The soil is shaken from their roots and they are bundled up with their roots packed in moist material to prevent dehydration during transport. 

What are the benefits? 

• Less packaging and plastic waste involved in growing process and transportation. 
• Plant has more root mass as the roots have not been constricted and twisted by a pot.
• They are easier to carry and plant as they are extremely lightweight.
• Bare-rooted trees are cheaper as they do not come with soil and pots. 
• Planting bare-rooted trees in the winter follows the natural pattern of the seasons.