Species Sentinel Flowering Crab
A brown twig full of red fruit

Sentinel Flowering Crab

Malus 'Sentinel'

Also Known As - Roseybloom,Crabapple
The Sentinel Flowering Crab is a stunning ornamental tree sure to enhance any landscape. Its springtime show of blooms is truly breathtaking, boasting bright pinkish-white, 2-3 inch diameter flowers to greet the warmer seasons. The Sentinel’s maroon colored bark and dark green foliage provide a beautiful contrast throughout the rest of the year. Adaptable and easy to care for, this heat and drought tolerant beauty is low maintenance and requires minimal pruning.It's also resistant to pests and diseases, perfect for gardens and cityscapes. Add it to your landscape and enjoy watching this conversation piece bloom for years to come.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Budding,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Air Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Sentinel Flowering Crab (Malus 'Sentinel') should be watered deeply and infrequently. In hot, dry periods, water once a week, giving the plant several gallons of water per week. During the cooler, wetter months, water every 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out a bit between waterings. Water your plant in the morning or early evening, as this is the best time for the plant to absorb moisture. Make sure the water can easily reach the roots, and avoid over or underwatering your plant.

sunlight

The Sentinel Flowering Crab (Malus 'Sentinel') is an ideal choice for gardeners looking for a hardy and easy to grow plant. This small, deciduous tree enjoys full sun and should receive 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. In order to keep it healthy, Sentinel Flowering Crab should be in a location that provides exposure to full sunlight during the early morning up until the afternoon. S

pruning

Sentinel Flowering Crab (Malus 'Sentinel') should be pruned in late winter to early spring before the buds begin to swell. For the first few years, the tree does not need to be pruned heavily. Only remove any broken, dead, or diseased branches. Once the tree is established, pruning should be done to encourage shapely growth, improve flowering, or reduce the size of the tree. It is best to thin out the inside of the tree by removing some inner, older, and less productive branches. This will improve air circulation and ensure better flowering and fruiting. On older trees, pruning out some of the oldest, largest branches can improve flowering and fruiting. Do not prune late in the season, as it can cause new, tender growth to freeze.

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