Crab Apple. A rounded tree with bright green leaves. Pretty white flowers open from pink buds in late spring followed by long-lasting golden yellow fruits. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Malus x zumi ‘Golden Hornet’
A rounded tree with bright green leaves. Pretty white flowers open from pink buds in late spring followed by long-lasting golden yellow fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Malus |
|---|---|
| Species | x zumi |
| Varietry | 'Golden Hornet' |
| Common Name | Crab Apple |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | yellow |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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