BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A very ornamental fruiting tree, Malus x 'Red Sentinel' has delicate, scented white flowers in spring, and cascading clusters of deep-red fruit which last long into the winter. The leaves are light green in spring / summer and turn lovely shades of yellow and gold before falling in autumn.

Malus x 'Red Sentinel' is a spectacular and easy to grow, small garden tree with good year round interest!

Supplied Size: bare root tree (150 - 175 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Malus x 'Red Sentinel' grows to be a small tree with a densely branching, rounded habit.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft).
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft).

• Pruning: Malus x 'Red Sentinel' can be pruned to shape in late winter or early spring if required.