Small tree with a rounded crown. The branches grow outwards, later becoming somewhat pendulous. The twigs and bark are hairless and dark brown. The green leaves emerge bronze coloured and have red-tinted stems. The flowers, approx. 4 cm in size, grow in bundles of 4 to 8 together and are single. In the bud the flowers are pink but they turn white when open. 'Red Sentinel' produces numerous, spherical, bright red fruits with a diameter of approx. 2.8 cm: they remain on the tree for a long time. Can be used in parks, public gardens and gardens. Can be used as a street tree only in stretches of greenery. Stands up well to understorey. Allowing a solitary planted shrub to grow into a multi-trunked tree can produce an attractive effect. 'Red Sentinel' requires a nutritious, not too dry soil and is somewhat sensitive to scab.
Malus 'Red Sentinel' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Malus 'Red Sentinel' is átlagos and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Malus 'Red Sentinel' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus 'Red Sentinel' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.