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MALUS 'Red Sentinel'
Commonly known as Crab apple
An excellent fruiting tree with white flowers and large clusters of deep red fruits
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
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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
Notcutt's Nurseries, Suffolk, UK, 1959. -
DeciduousOval, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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White
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
7m (23ft) -
Spread
7m (23ft)
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FruitPlants which produce an edible or ornamental fruitTo 2.5cm (1in) across, yellow-flushed red turning dark red.
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Tree
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Zero Rated ItemNo VAT on this plant
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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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Broadly conical
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size7m (23ft)
7m (23ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Cottage garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile preferred.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Tolerated but full sun preferred.
Malus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
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- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
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