Malus 'Hillieri' Malus 'Hillieri'

Rosaceae

Malus 'Hillieri' Malus 'Hillieri'

Malus 'Hillieri' has a broad ovoid crown with somewhat pendulous branches: it grows to a height of 5 - 7 m. The oval leaves are green. Red flower buds appears fairly late on, in the second half of May. The flowers are pink and single, approx. 3 cm in diameter. 'Hillieri' produces red to yellow round fruit. It can be used in parks, public gardens and small gardens and makes heavy demands on the soil as regards moisture supply and fertility. The tree is sensitive to scab and to sea wind. Winter hardiness zone: 4
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Height
5-7 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
pink, flowers in May
Fruits
yellow, red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
roof gardens, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Malus 'Hillieri'

Malus 'Hillieri' can eventually reach a height of 5-7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus 'Hillieri' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus 'Hillieri' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus 'Hillieri' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Malus 'Hillieri' blooms in may.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.