Malus Golden Hornet

Price £ 65.99

Short description

Known as the Crab Apple, this Malus tree is a deciduous tree that will produce a profuse crop of fruits well into the year. The fruit is yellow in colour and around 2.5cm in size. Pretty flowers in Spring. Can be used as an ornamental tree, as well as for its fruits. Current height approximately 8-10ft. Will grow to its full height in 20+ years.

  • Quantity
Chislehurst
Newchurch
Petham
Welling
  •  Weekday Collection from 4 different locations
  •  Order by 5 pm for next day collection
  •  Family-owned since 1977
  •  Locally grown plants from our very own nurseries

Malus Golden Hornet

Thompson's
Price £ 65.99

Short description

Known as the Crab Apple, this Malus tree is a deciduous tree that will produce a profuse crop of fruits well into the year. The fruit is yellow in colour and around 2.5cm in size. Pretty flowers in Spring. Can be used as an ornamental tree, as well as for its fruits. Current height approximately 8-10ft. Will grow to its full height in 20+ years.

  • Quantity
Chislehurst
Newchurch
Petham
Welling
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  •  Weekday Collection from 4 different locations
  •  Order by 5 pm for next day collection
  •  Family-owned since 1977
  •  Locally grown plants from our very own nurseries
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Malus Golden Hornet
Price £ 65.99
Known as the Crab Apple, this Malus tree is a deciduous tree that will produce a profuse crop of fruits well into the year. The fruit is yellow in colour and around 2.5cm in size. Pretty flowers in Spring. Can be used as an ornamental tree, as well as for its fruits. Current height approximately 8-10ft. Will grow to its full height in 20+ years.

Malus Golden Hornet - Crab Apple

Why Buy Me?

  • Produce crops of crab apples
  • Use also as an ornamental tree

Growing Conditions

Light:
Full sun to light shade. Flowers and fruit best in full sun. Tolerates partial shade but may produce fewer blossoms and fruits.

Soil:
Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prefers loamy soil but is adaptable to clay or sandy soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH. Avoid waterlogged or very dry sites.

Exposure:
Performs well in open, sunny positions. Hardy, tolerant of frost and urban pollution. Suitable for sheltered or moderately exposed sites.

Drought Tolerance:
Moderate. Young trees need regular watering to establish. Mature trees are reasonably drought-tolerant but fruit and flowering may diminish in prolonged dry spells.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time:
Plant in autumn or early spring when the soil is moist and workable. Ensure the site has good drainage and room for canopy development.

Spacing:
Allow 4–6 metres (13–20 feet) between trees. Grows to a mature height of 5–7 metres (16–23 feet) with a broadly conical or rounded crown and similar spread.

Watering & Fertilization:
Water regularly during the first 2–3 years. Mature trees require minimal supplemental watering. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring or mulch with compost.

Mulching & Pruning:
Mulch annually in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Light formative pruning encourages a strong, balanced shape.

Propagation:
Typically propagated by grafting onto rootstocks to control size and growth habit. Not grown from seed to maintain cultivar characteristics.

Seasonal Interest

Spring:
Masses of fragrant, pale pink buds open to white blossom in mid- to late spring. Highly ornamental and attracts pollinators. One of the best crab apples for blossom quality.

Summer:
Dark green foliage creates a neat, leafy canopy. Fruit begins forming after flowering and starts to ripen by late summer.

Autumn:
Spectacular golden-yellow crab apples persist in dense clusters, providing colour and interest through late autumn and often into winter.

Winter:
Fruit often remains on the branches into winter, providing visual interest and food for birds. Bare branches form a neat, architectural structure.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife:
Excellent wildlife value. Flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Fruits provide a late food source for birds like blackbirds and thrushes. Also serves as a good pollinator for other apple varieties.

Garden Use:
Ideal for small to medium gardens, orchards, wildlife-friendly plantings, or as a specimen tree. Suitable for cottage, formal, or naturalistic garden styles. Works well in lawns or mixed borders.

Companion Plants:
Underplant with spring bulbs (e.g., Narcissus, Crocus, Muscari), ornamental grasses, Geraniums, or shade-tolerant perennials like Hellebores. Pairs well with other flowering trees or shrubs like Amelanchier, Cornus, and Prunus.





     
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  • EAN code
    9000011747
  • Brand
  • Aspect
    Full Sun
  • Pot size
    12 Litre
  • Flowering Period
    Spring
  • Tree Height
    32ft-40ft
  • Harvesting Months
    September to November

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£ 65.99