Jane’s top 5

M. ‘Golden Hornet’ Pink buds followed by white flowers in spring, with large clusters of bright yellow fruit that hold well on the tree. 6m 5m

M. ‘Eleyi’ Purple leaves, fragrant crimson flowers and very decorative, purplish-red fruit on a small, upright tree. 6m 5m

M. ‘John Downie’ White flowers, large, bright orange to red fruit. Often called the ‘best of the crabs’. Fruit hangs on to the branches well into winter. 5m 5m

M. trilobata Lobed, maple-like leaves, with beautiful red autumn colour. Large white flowers in spring, and greenish yellow fruit. Upright habit. 10m 4m

M. yunnanensis var. veitchii Narrow tree with lobed leaves that turn brilliant crimson and orange colours in autumn. Creamy-white flowers and deep red fruit. 6m 4m