Malus 'Golden Hornet' – Malus 'Golden Hornet'

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Malus 'Golden Hornet' – Malus 'Golden Hornet'

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A vigorous ornamental apple tree with an oval crown and a height of 6 m. The leaves are oval and of a fresh green colour. 'Golden Hornet' produces abundant flowers. In the bud they are dark purple-pink, turn light purple on opening and, once fully opened, turn white. The flowers are single. From late summer they are followed by many fruits that remain on the tree for a long time. They are approx. 2.5 cm in diameter and a deep yellow colour. Can be used in parks, public gardens and gardens. The tree makes heavy demands on the soil as regards moisture supply and fertility. Sensitive to sea wind. 'Golden Hornet' is an improved version of 'Wintergold' but is moderately sensitive to scab. Winter hardiness zone: 5
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (1) Multi-stem (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Price
Amount
Delivery period
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
£ 570,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
6 m
Crown
irregular oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
oval, fresh green
Flowers
light purple, turning white, buds dark purplish pink, about 4.5 - 5 cm, May
Fruits
dark yellow, Ø about 2.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, well drained soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
roof gardens, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
J. Waterer & Sons, Bagshot, England, 1949
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind oval 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green violet white May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Malus 'Golden Hornet'

Malus 'Golden Hornet' can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus 'Golden Hornet' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus 'Golden Hornet' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus 'Golden Hornet' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Malus 'Golden Hornet' blooms in may.
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