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crab apple 'Red Sentinel'

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Red Sentinel' is a medium-sized deciduous tree with single white flowers 3cm in width, followed by clusters of cherry-like, glossy, deep red fruits 2.5cm in width, which persist well into winter

Scientific classification

Species: crab apple 'Red Sentinel' (Malus × robusta 'Red Sentinel')
Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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crab apple 'Red Sentinel' pictures

Distribution of crab apple 'Red Sentinel'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of crab apple 'Red Sentinel'

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crab apple 'Red Sentinel' care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.