{"product_id":"patio-crab-apple-tree-dwarf-malus-red-sentinel-5l-10709499","title":"Patio Crab Apple 'Red Sentinel'","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePale pink flowers in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark red fruits in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood winter colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood source for birds and bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuitable for growing in a container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuitable for small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRootstock M9, which is a dwarfing rootstock. Without routine pruning, the plant can grow up to 2-2.5m in height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis patio crab apple is a dwarf variety of Malus ‘Red Sentinel’, a very popular crab apple with masses of pale pink flowers in spring, followed by red fruits in autumn. The fruits often last on the tree well into winter, providing colour and interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful small tree perfect for growing in a large container on a patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese trees have been grown and pruned\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep a compact shape, suitable for small spaces or grown in containers. Each winter, when the plant is dormant prune out any dead, diseased or damaged branches to a healthy bud. Cut back this seasons growth by 1\/4 to an outward facing healthy bud. You can remove the tallest central branch, 'The Leader' to encourage side shoots and keep the height of the tree short\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRootstock: M9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 5L Plant","offer_id":55047867007355,"sku":"10709499","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/1070-9432_Patio-Crab-Apple-Red-Sentinel-2L-1.jpg?v=1755262057","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/patio-crab-apple-tree-dwarf-malus-red-sentinel-5l-10709499","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}