Crab Apple Tree 'Jelly King'
'Golden Hornet' is an award-winning, compact crab apple tree with vibrant spring blooms and a profusion of golden-yellow apples in autumn, which stay on the branches well into winter. Its small apples are excellent for making golden-hued jelly or cider, adding both beauty and utility to the garden. The blossoms, opening from bright pink buds to a mix of white and blushed blooms, attract bees and other pollinators, making it a perfect addition to orchards or pollinator-friendly gardens.
Rootstock: M9 (Dwarfing rootstock)
Height at full growth: 2-2.5m without routine pruning
Each winter, prune to maintain a compact shape, removing any dead or damaged branches. For smaller spaces, cut back seasonal growth by 1/4 to an outward-facing bud and remove the central leader if desired to encourage side shoots.
This variety also serves as an exceptional pollinator for other apple trees, covering multiple apple pollination groups due to its extended flowering season.
'Golden Hornet' is an award-winning, compact crab apple tree with vibrant spring blooms and a profusion of golden-yellow apples in autumn, which stay on the branches well into winter. Its small apples are excellent for making golden-hued jelly or cider, adding both beauty and utility to the garden. The blossoms, opening from bright pink buds to a mix of white and blushed blooms, attract bees and other pollinators, making it a perfect addition to orchards or pollinator-friendly gardens.
Rootstock: M9 (Dwarfing rootstock)
Height at full growth: 2-2.5m without routine pruning
Each winter, prune to maintain a compact shape, removing any dead or damaged branches. For smaller spaces, cut back seasonal growth by 1/4 to an outward-facing bud and remove the central leader if desired to encourage side shoots.
This variety also serves as an exceptional pollinator for other apple trees, covering multiple apple pollination groups due to its extended flowering season.
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