Apple and Pear Evolution

Malus sieboldii

European crab-apple

Mid-spring

A small, deciduous, semi-weeping tree. Its pink flowers fade to white, whilst its bright green leaves turn bright orange or red in autumn. Flowers are followed by clusters of small yellow or pale red hanging fruit.

Malus toringoides

Cut-leaf crab-apple

May

A small tree with a broad pyramidal crown. The dark green leaves are lobed and have finely serrated edges. The white flowers appear in bunches of 4-7. The pear-shaped fruits are yellowish-red and remain on the tree until December.

Pyrus 'Improved Fertility'

Hybrids

May

A deciduous pear tree with a broad conical habit. It has glossy green leaves and produces white flowers followed by large yellow fruit with a brown flush.