MALUS 'Golden Hornet'
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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
H/Std
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.
£75.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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. -
Deciduoustoothed, bright-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long.
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White
White flowers from pink buds. -
Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitLong-lasting golden yellow fruit 2.5cm (1in) long can remain until midwinter.
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Treesemi-weeping tree.
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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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.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile preferred.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Tolerated but full sun preferred. -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
8m (26ft)
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