BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A popular cultivar of crab apple, Malus 'Golden Hornet' has masses of lovely white flowers in spring followed by cascades of long-lasting, bright yellow fruit in autumn. The flowers attract bees and the fruit are good for bringing birds into the garden. The leaves are attractive and bright green. An eye-catching and reliable garden tree!

Features

• Common name: Crab Apple.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small tree with a densely branching, rounded crown.
• Height: 6 m (20 ft).
• Spread: 6 m (20 ft).
• Notes: Malus 'Golden Hornet' can be pruned to shape in late winter or early spring if required.
• Supplied Size: 80 - 100 cm tall in 3L containers