jillraggett:

Plant of the Day
Thursday 7 December 2017

The fruit of Malus × robusta ‘Red Sentinel’
(crab apple) seem like seasonal baubles at this time of the year. This small deciduous tree has a display of single white flowers in spring while the clusters of red fruits that follow last well into winter and are normally eaten by the birds after they have been softened by the frost. This tree will grow in moderately fertile soil and will tolerate partial shade.

Jill Raggett