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Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'

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Crab appleTree, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

Height: 8mSpread: 4m

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' is one of the most ornamental crab apple varieties, bearing pink-white flowers in late spring, followed by masses of glossy, round, red fruit. The fruits remain on the branches throughout autumn and winter, complementing the autumnal shades of the leaves before falling. Providing year-round interest, it's perfect for a small garden.

Grow Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Remove dead, diseased and crossing branches in winter.

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Malus ‘Red sentinel’ and wildlife

Malus ‘Red sentinel’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Malus ‘Red sentinel’ poisonous?

Malus ‘Red sentinel’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested. Its seeds are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People