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Golden Hornet Crab Apple

Malus Golden Hornet

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About this product

Malus Golden Hornet, also known as Golden Hornet, is a superb Crab Apple which has been available since the 1940s, it has won a number of awards including the RHS First Class Certificate in 1961.

This pretty tree produces a profuse display of pure white flowers in the spring time. The green leaves emerge shortly afterwards, and provide almost full coverage by the time the floral display is over. 

The plump fruits develop towards the end of the summer, initially small and green; the fruits gradually ripen to be a striking Golden Yellow colour. 

Malus Golden Hornet tends to be very laden with fruit, and one should thus be careful that branches are not damaged by the additional weight. The fruit often remains on the tree well into the winter time, as the bright yellow colour is not appetising to wildlife. 

It makes a fantastic display if they hold on until there is snow, or indeed a sharp frost covering. Malus Golden Hornet forms an oval headed, small tree at maturity. It is a tough performer and like all Crab Apple trees will tolerate a range of soil conditions, including clay. 

Crab Apples are self-fertile; this means they do not need any pollination partners to produce fruit; that said, they are very useful as pollinators for a variety of fruit trees.

Introducing colour is an integral part of all planting schemes, and this tree has a remarkable ability to do this. The vivid yellow of the fruit is quite striking and will provide interest for a number of months after the summer is over.

If you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer, then we recommend rabbit guards for these trees.

Mature Height: 3-7m

Specifications

Common names
Golden Hornet Crab Apple
Height of tree
3-7m
Soil type
Well drained, Clay, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Oval
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Good for bees, Award
Location
Garden, Parkland
Genus
Malus