Fruit tree comparisons
 Golden Hornet | |
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| 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 tree Golden Hornet | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Good |
| Bearing regularity | Regular |
Using
| Crab apple tree Golden Hornet | |
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| Picking season | Very late |
| Uses | Culinary |
| Cropping | Heavy |
Disease resistance
| Crab apple tree Golden Hornet | |
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| General resistance | Average |
| Fireblight | Some susceptibility |
| Scab | Some susceptibility |
Climate
| Crab apple tree Golden Hornet | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | (4) -30F / -34C |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Crab apple tree Golden Hornet | |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Period of origin | 1900 - 1949 |
| Fruit color | Yellow |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |