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Fruit tree comparisons


Crab apple trees
Golden Hornet

Malus Golden Hornet has pink / white blossom then small yellow crab apples which hang on late in the year.
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Growing


Crab apple trees
Golden Hornet
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
Pollination group5
Pollinating othersGood
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Using


Crab apple trees
Golden Hornet
Picking seasonVery late
UsesCulinary
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Disease resistance


Crab apple trees
Golden Hornet
General resistanceAverage
FireblightSome susceptibility
ScabSome susceptibility
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Climate


Crab apple trees
Golden Hornet
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCold (< 20C / 67F)
Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Crab apple trees
Golden Hornet
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1900 - 1949
Fruit colorYellow
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