MALUS 'Golden Hornet'

Commonly known as Crab apple

A profusion of bright yellow crab apples which remain on the tree long after the leaves have dropped

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H/Std

Pot size 10 to 15 Litre

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£75.00 each

Plant Details

Flowering

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Good to know
Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mite, caterpillars, apple scab, honey fungus, canker, mildew
Place of origin
Introduced by Waterer's Nursery, Surrey, UK, 1949.
Deciduous
toothed, bright-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long.
White
White flowers from pink buds.
Cup-shaped
Shallowly cup-shaped
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
Fully hardy
Denticulate
Ovate
Height
10m (33ft)
Spread
8m (26ft)
Fruit
Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit

Long-lasting golden yellow fruit 2.5cm (1in) long can remain until midwinter.
Tree
semi-weeping tree.
Zero Rated Item
No VAT on this plant
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Rounded to broadly spreading
Bee friendly
Bird friendly

Mature Size

10m (33ft)
	8m (26ft)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Garden Location/Conditions

Cottage garden
Pruning group

Pruning group 1

Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Moderately fertile preferred.
Sun Requirements

Full sun

Partial shade

Tolerated but full sun preferred.