Malus 'Red Sentinel'
Standard Crab Apple Red Sentinel
Outstanding Crab Apple with white spring blossom followed by abundant deep red fruits persisting into winter.
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01672 861883The Standard Crab Apple Red Sentinel (Malus 'Red Sentinel') is grown as a clear-stemmed standard with an upright, rounded crown. It is celebrated for its exceptionally long-lasting, deep red fruit display that persists well into winter, along with attractive spring blossom.
- Deciduous with spring blossom and persistent winter fruit
- Available in a range of stem girths and overall heights
- Standard form with an upright, rounded crown
- Deep red fruits persist into February/March
- Good disease resistance
- Available for delivery throughout the planting season
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View Stock & PricesThe Standard Crab Apple Red Sentinel is a clear-stemmed specimen of Malus 'Red Sentinel', grown as a standard tree with an upright, rounded crown. This cultivar is named for its outstanding fruit display — clusters of glossy, deep red Crab Apples that persist on the tree long into winter, often until February or March, providing months of colour and interest.
In spring, white flowers open from pink-tinged buds, creating an attractive blossom display that is highly valued by pollinators. The foliage is a healthy, dark green through summer. Come autumn, the tree is laden with abundant, bright cherry-red fruits that hang in clusters and intensify in colour as temperatures drop. These persistent fruits provide vital winter food for birds and extend the ornamental season far beyond most flowering trees.
Malus 'Red Sentinel' has good disease resistance and a manageable, upright growth habit. It thrives in full sun and most well-drained soils, tolerating a range of conditions. Its compact size and long season of interest make it an excellent choice for gardens, avenues, and mixed planting schemes where winter colour is valued.