Thornhayes Tansy

Malus transitoria

Thornhayes Tansy is a form of Malus transitoria, known as the cut-leaf crab-apple on account of the shape of its leaves.

The leaves turn a golden orange colour in the autumn, a particularly attractive trait of Malus transitoria.

The tree grows in an upright spreading form.

Thornhayes Tansy crab-apple trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

11-year bare-root tree £44.00
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
Out of stock
Sorry we have sold out for this season
22-year pot-grown tree £65.50
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 7L pot
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
Out of stock
Sorry we have sold out for this season
32-year pot-grown tree £72.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
Out of stock
Sorry we have sold out for this season

Thornhayes Tansy characteristics

Flower colourWhite
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
Fruit colourYellow
Fruit sizeSmall
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Annual cycleDeciduous

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How to choose a crab-apple tree

We list more than 40 different crab-apple trees. Choosing can be difficult! See our article explaining the different characteristics of crab-apple trees which will help you narrow down the selection.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 02-Aug-2022.

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