Malus ‘Golden Gem’

This gorgeous crab apple looks amazing in spring, when it’s laden with large clusters of blush-white, nectar-rich flowers. Then, in late summer and autumn, the display kicks off again as the golden-yellow fruits crowd along the stems. Harvest these to make jellies and jams – or leave them on the tree and watch the comings and goings of a wide range of wildlife that will come for a snack. A wonderfully showy addition to the ornamental garden, it’s also a valuable addition to the allotment or kitchen garden where it can be used as a pollinating partner for both cooking or eating apples.