- Botanical name: Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'
- Common name: Crab apple
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Fruits
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.
How to grow Malus 'Red Sentinel'
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Plant size
8m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does not fruit in July |
A
Plant does fruit in August |
S
Plant does fruit in September |
O
Plant does fruit in October |
N
Plant does fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do Prune in December |
Malus 'Red Sentinel' and wildlife
Malus 'Red Sentinel' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpilar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Malus 'Red Sentinel' poisonous?
Malus 'Red Sentinel' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
