Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' at Cathays Cemetery

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Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'
late April 2021

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Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'
mid October 2021

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Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'
mid December 2021

Grid reference ST 18074 78411
Common name Red Sentinel crab
Alternative name Malus 'Red Sentinel'
Origin Garden origin
Deciduous Yes
Map section V
Height 6M August 2021
Girth Multi-stem
Reference 740

This tree is towards the south end of the cemetery, roughly in the centre of section V.

The single large red apple (see photograph taken October 2021 below) is not usual or indeed expected and might be due to reversion.

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' bark

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' bark
late April 2021

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' flower1

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' buds & flowers
late April 2021

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' fruit1

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' fruit
mid August 2021

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' fruit2

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' fruit
mid August 2021

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' fruit3

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'
late October 2021

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' fruit4

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' a single larger apple!
late October 2021

General tree description

Malus x robusta Red 'Sentinel' is a selection of M. x robusta. In early May it has fragrant white flowers that emerge from dark pink buds just as the light green leaves unfold. In autumn there are clusters of deep red, glossy fruits. These are 2.5cm across, roundish with flattened top and bottom, and they remain on the tree most of the winter.