CRAB APPLE

Flowering Crab Apple Golden Hornet

Malus Golden Hornet

DESCRIPTION:

This crab apple is a small upright growing tree with pendulous branches. Green foliage changing to golden in Autumn. Deep pink buds open to white single blossoms in mid Spring and are followed by abundant clusters of golden yellow fruit. The fruit matures in late Summer to early Autumn.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

3 metres x 3 metres

SHAPE:

Upright tree with pendulous branching.

FOLIAGE:

Green foliage changing to golden in Autumn

FLOWERS:

Deep pink buds opening to white single blossoms in mid Spring.

FRUIT:

Abundant crop of yellow fruit in late Summer

COMMENTS:

Can also be used as a pollinator for apples. Suitable for making jam and used in floral arrangements

TREE CARE:

Plant in full sun in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.