Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ Crab Apple Tree – Large 5–6ft Tall in a 7.5 Litre Pot – Stunning Ornamental Fruiting Tree – By Direct Plants
Bring outstanding seasonal beauty and ornamental interest to your garden with the magnificent Malus ‘Red Sentinel’, supplied here as a premium large 5–6ft tall specimen in a 7.5 litre pot by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, this exceptional ornamental crab apple tree is highly prized for its masses of spring blossom, attractive foliage, and vibrant glossy red fruits that remain on the tree well into winter.
Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ is regarded as one of the finest ornamental crab apple varieties thanks to its reliable displays of colour and excellent year-round garden value. In spring, the tree becomes covered in masses of fragrant white blossom emerging from pink buds, attracting bees and pollinators in abundance. Throughout autumn and winter, clusters of bright cherry-red crab apples create a spectacular display against the bare branches, providing valuable food for birds and wildlife.
With its neat upright habit and manageable size, this beautiful ornamental tree is ideal for feature planting, lawns, borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and larger patio containers where long-lasting colour and structure are desired.
Supplied as a strong, healthy, well-established specimen in a large 7.5 litre pot, this premium tree offers instant impact and excellent establishment potential.
(Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ – Deciduous Ornamental Tree, approx. 12–15ft / 4–5m at maturity depending on conditions)
Spring:
Masses of fragrant white blossom emerge from deep pink buds, creating a spectacular floral display that attracts bees and beneficial pollinators.
Summer:
Fresh green foliage forms a dense attractive canopy, providing elegant structure and seasonal texture.
Autumn:
Glossy bright red crab apples develop in abundance, creating one of the most striking ornamental fruit displays of any crab apple variety.
Winter Interest:
The vibrant red fruits often remain well into winter, providing outstanding colour, structure, and valuable food for birds.
Habit:
Develops into a compact upright ornamental tree with a balanced rounded crown, ideal for gardens large and small.
Fully hardy and easy to grow, Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ thrives in most well-drained soil types and performs best in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
• Masses of fragrant spring blossom for outstanding seasonal beauty
• Bright glossy red crab apples persist well into winter
• Excellent wildlife value for birds and pollinators
• Attractive compact ornamental tree with a neat rounded shape
• Provides colour and interest across multiple seasons
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to maintain
• Ideal feature tree for gardens of all sizes
• Feature planting in lawns and borders
• Wildlife-friendly and pollinator gardens
• Cottage, traditional, and contemporary gardens
• Adding autumn and winter colour
• Large patio containers and ornamental displays
• Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position
• Water regularly during the first growing season until established
• Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Minimal pruning required, only to maintain shape if desired
• Suitable for planting directly into the ground or large patio containers
• Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ Crab Apple Tree
• Approx. 5–6ft tall
• Supplied in a large 7.5 litre pot with strong established roots
• Masses of fragrant white spring blossom
• Bright glossy red crab apples in autumn and winter
• Attractive compact ornamental growth habit
• Hardy ornamental deciduous tree
• Excellent for wildlife gardens and feature planting
• Check out our planting guide to help your tree thrive
Our range of potted trees is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We specialise in large, established trees that provide instant impact and long-term value, delivered directly to your door in our bespoke, high-quality live tree packaging via one of our trusted couriers.
All our trees are fully hardy outdoor varieties suitable for most soil types and garden positions. They can be planted directly into the ground or grown in large patio containers for controlled growth and easy maintenance.
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 1 Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ Crab Apple Tree approximately 5–6ft tall in a 7.5 litre pot – a stunning ornamental fruiting tree with beautiful blossom and vibrant red crab apples, perfect for adding year-round colour and wildlife interest to any garden space.
