Raise the crabapple as a high trunk

This is how you raise the crabapple to the standard

Ornamental apples always thrive in the wild as richly branched shrubs. So that the wood turns into a small tree, the starting shot for the education is given at an early age High trunk. How to do it right:

• On a young ornamental apple, fix the strong central shoot on a stick with a tree tie
• Cut off all side shoots without damaging the bark
• In the following period, guide the shoot tip in parallel and consistently cut off superfluous side branches

When the central shoot has reached the desired trunk height, cut the tip about 20 cm above the defined crown base. This cut initiates the branching from which the crown ultimately emerges. New side branches are shortened to 3 leaves so that they branch vitally. In the following time you will shape the crown in this way, while the trunk continues to be supported and grows in diameter.

These refined varieties aim high

If you raise a Malus hybrid yourself from shrub to tree, the result is more of a high trunk for the tree due to the limited growth height bucket. If, on the other hand, you are aiming for a majestic high tree trunk with a height of 8 to 10 meters as a house tree, qualified tree nurseries have suitable refinements ready for you. We have put together the most beautiful varieties for you here:

• John Downie inspires with slender growth, white flowers and 3 cm tall, edible Fruits
• Red Sentinel scores with pink buds, white flowers and cherry-red apples in autumn
• Golden Hornet stretches as a high trunk up to 10 m in height to boast of pink-white flowers and golden-yellow fruits

The high cost of refining the standard trunk is reflected in the correspondingly high prices. Copies with a trunk diameter of 20 cm cost from 500 euros. Therefore, inquire about your favorite high-stemmed variety first from various suppliers before you make your final purchase decision.