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
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    toothed, bright-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long.
  • White
    White flowers from pink buds.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Tolerated but full sun preferred.

MALUS 'Golden Hornet'

 
H/Std £75.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information 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.
plant size comparison icon 10 to 15 Litre
Click to see photo

 

  • Additional Features
    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.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    Shallowly cup-shaped
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Denticulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile preferred.
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
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Malus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
10m (33ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  8m (26ft)
  

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