Set of 2 ornamental apple trees – Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ and ‘Golden Hornet’ – Height 80 cm – 5-litre pot

This set combines two well-known ornamental apple varieties with different fruit colours: Malus ‘Red Sentinel’, with striking red ornamental apples, and Malus ‘Golden Hornet’, with golden-yellow fruit. Together, they create a colourful combination that begins with a profuse spring bloom and is followed later in the year by numerous decorative apples.

Both trees remain relatively compact, reaching a final height of around 4 to 6 metres. This makes them suitable for medium-sized and larger gardens, for example as two solitary trees or as a colourful pair within the same planting scheme.

Why choose this ornamental apple set?

• Two different varieties of ornamental apples in one set
• Red and golden-yellow ornamental apples
• Abundant blossom in spring
• Fruit often remains on the trees for a long time
• Beneficial to bees, other pollinators and birds
• Mature height approx. 4–6 metres
• Very hardy

Contents of this set

• 1 x Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ – red-fruited ornamental apple
• 1 x Malus ‘Golden Hornet’ – yellow-fruited ornamental apple
- Pot size: 5 litres
• Height on delivery: approx. 80 cm (approximate)
• Total number of trees: 2

The trees are supplied in nursery pots and continue to grow after planting. Height, branching, crown shape and foliage may vary depending on the season, pruning and natural development.

Malus ‘Red Sentinel’

‘Red Sentinel’ is known for its large number of glossy red ornamental apples. In spring, it first produces an abundant bloom of white to pale pink flowers. The fruit then develops over the summer, gradually turning a deeper shade of red.

The ornamental apples can remain on the tree for a long time and therefore remain decorative even after the leaves have fallen. Later in the season, the fruit is also a source of food for birds.

Malus ‘Golden Hornet’

‘Golden Hornet’ provides a colourful contrast within this collection. In April and May, numerous white to pale-coloured flowers emerge from pink buds.

From late summer onwards, striking golden-yellow ornamental apples, approximately 2 to 2.5 cm in size, begin to develop. These fruits, too, can remain on the bare branches well into autumn and sometimes into winter.

Red and yellow side by side

It is precisely the combination of these two cultivars that makes this set so special. During the spring flowering season, the trees complement each other beautifully, whilst later in the season a clear distinction emerges between the red fruits of ‘Red Sentinel’ and the golden-yellow fruits of ‘Golden Hornet’.

For example, plant the trees on either side of a garden, along a path, or spaced out a little from one another in the same flowerbed to highlight the difference in colour.

Location and care

Both ornamental apple trees grow best in a sunny spot. They will also tolerate light partial shade, but sufficient sun promotes both flowering and the development and colouring of the fruit.

Plant the trees in nutrient-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Be sure to water young and newly planted trees extra during prolonged dry spells.

In the spring, compost or organic fertiliser can be applied to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.

Prune

Ornamental apple trees require little pruning. Allow the trees to develop their natural crown as much as possible, and remove mainly dead, damaged, crossing or unwanted branches.

Winter care

Both Malus cultivars are very hardy. In autumn, the trees shed their leaves and go into winter dormancy. The colourful ornamental apples can then remain visible on the bare branches for quite some time.

For lovers of ornamental apples

With ‘Red Sentinel’ and ‘Golden Hornet’, you get two ornamental trees that complement each other beautifully in terms of growth and flowering, but which later in the season stand out distinctly due to the colour of their fruit. This means that, with just two trees, you can create a combination of spring blossom, red and yellow fruit, and winter ornamental value.