Index : Ornamental Trees & Shrubs : Ornamental Trees : CRAB APPLE, GOLDEN HORNET Malus zumi calocarpa Golden Hornet

Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 25ft (7.6m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1ft (30cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil

A strong growing deciduous variety with an erect open habit. Single white flowers 3/4 inch (2cm) across appear in May, followed by abundant crops of bright yellow crab apples. These usually persist well after the leaves have fallen, making a splendid show. Fruit is excellent for jelly or wine making. Self-fertile and a good pollinator for fruiting apples. TREE 18ft x 15ft (5.5m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 25-30ft (7.6-9m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+  Br  4-5ft 125-150cm £8.99 £8.45 Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer etc. This plant has been awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.