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Crab Apple
Malus x zumi Golden Hornet
This is a well-known crab apple which produces an abundance of small, yellow fruits in autumn. It has a neat, tapering growth habit and is often planted for its lavish display of white flowers in summer. These are a prolific source of pollen for fertilizing other trees and make it one of the best of all crab apples. In autumn the branches bend under the weight of the fruit, which can be used for culinary purposes or may be left on to last all autumn and part of the winter too.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonably moist, neutral to acidic soil
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
June to August
Flower Colour:
White
Other Features:
The fruit can be used for culinary purposes or may be left on to last all autumn and part of the winter too.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Diseased, damaged and crossing branches should be removed in the dormant season. It’s important to keep the base of the tree weed free and to apply a balanced fertiliser at the beginning of each year. You should also water regularly during periods of hot, dry weather.
Eventual Height: 8m
Eventual Spread:
6m
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Planting Kit |
Stake, Tie & 2 x Tablets |
£5.50 |
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10 litre pot |
Half Standard |
£24.99 |
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