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Malus 'Golden Hornet' (Crab Apple Tree)

Malus 'Golden Hornet' (Crab Apple Tree) Code: MAL018

£36.95 36.9500 In Stock New

Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' 

This popular crab apple produces masses of golden conical fruits that persist into the winter when there is hardly any other bright colour about. The large white flowers have a pretty pink blush. An excellent pollinator.

Bred in the U.K.  RHS Perfect for Pollinators


Pollination: Self-fertile. Universal Pollinator.


Height x spread in 10 years: up to 3m (10ft).


Available for delivery: late November/December - early May.


 

Crab apples (Malus) are related to the common apple and are grown for their lavish display of spring flowers and edible fruits which can be made into jelly. They are also very useful pollinators as they have a long flowering period and are often interplanted in commercial apple orchards to assist with pollination. Crab apples make ideal specimen trees and are suitable for smaller gardens. Unless otherwise stated, Malus are supplied as two year old bare root trees and will be 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) high on despatch (including the roots). Trees are available from late November to late April.

 

Pomona Fruits’ exquisite collection of UK grown crab apple trees are the perfect addition to any British garden. If you’re searching for crab apple trees for sale in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

 

Are you yearning for a tree that provides year-round interest and beauty? Look no further than planting a crab apple. These delightful trees offer a spectacular display of spring blossom, followed by an abundance of colourful fruits that often persist well into winter, providing both visual appeal and a vital food source for wildlife.

 

Perhaps you’re concerned about limited garden space? Fear not, as all of our crab apple trees are grafted on to semi-dwarfing rootstocks, with most varieties reaching a maximum height and spread of 2.4-3.6m (8-12ft).

 

For the culinary enthusiasts among you, several varieties like the popular Malus ‘John Downie’ and the aptly named Malus ‘Jelly King’ are perfect for creating delicious homemade crab apple jellies. Imagine the satisfaction of harvesting your own fruits and transforming them into jelly to enjoy throughout the year.

 

Are you troubled by pollination issues in your orchard? Crab apple trees are excellent pollinators for other apple varieties, making them a valuable addition to any fruit garden. Malus ‘Golden Hornet’, with its profusion of white blossom, is particularly effective in this role.

 

We understand that disease resistance is a common concern for gardeners. Rest assured, many crab apple varieties, such as Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ and Malus ‘Gorgeous’, boast excellent resistance to common apple diseases, ensuring your tree remains healthy and vibrant with minimal effort.

 

From the butter-coloured fruits of Malus ‘Butterball’ to the deep purple blossom of Malus ‘Profusion Improved’, our range of crab apple trees offers something to suit every taste and garden. Whether you’re looking for spring flowers, autumn fruits or winter interest, you’ll find the perfect crab apple tree here at Pomona Fruits.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your garden with a crab apple tree. Browse our selection today and discover the perfect specimen to bring year-round beauty and functionality to your outdoor space. With Pomona Fruits, you’re not just buying a tree; you’re investing in years of joy, colour and natural harmony in your garden.

 

Don’t forget to include tree stakes and ties on your order. All young fruit trees require staking and for better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).

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Carriage & packing charges

Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.

Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.

We regret that due to Brexit we are no longer able to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.

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Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.
 
If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.
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Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)

Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November/December until late April.
 
Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.
 
Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.
 
Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 28 days of the order being placed.
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Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)

Pot grown fruit trees, gooseberries and currants are available April to late August and will usually be despatched within 14 days.
 
Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available. Outside this period, delivery may take up to 28 days or longer if ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.
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Cell Grown Raspberries

Cell grown raspberries are available from mid/late May to late July and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

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Strawberry plants (Runners)

Unless otherwise stated in the product description, fresh dug strawberry plants will be despatched from mid October to late November. Coldstored strawberry plants will be despatched from March to late June (closing date for orders is the 26th June). Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability).
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Vegetable Plants

Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.

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Asparagus crowns

Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.

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Hardware

Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.
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Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives

Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis -  we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.

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