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Beginner
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8m
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8m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'
Other names: Crab apple 'Red Sentinel'
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Genus: Malus
Variety or cultivar: 'Red Sentinel' _ 'Red Sentinel' is a mid-sized, deciduous tree with dark green leaves and white blossom. It bears large, red fruits in autumn that remain in place throughout winter.
Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Fruit: Dark-red in Autumn; Dark-red in Winter
Tree shape: Rounded to broadly spreading, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Cyclamen coum (Eastern cyclamen)
Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' (Crab apple 'Red Sentinel') will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun, although it will tolerate partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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