Malus x robusta – an abundant crab apple

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Fruitful abundance – Malus x robusta, by the Victoria Gate cafe at Kew

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A crab apple smothered in glossy red fruits and making quite an impact, with me and my furry friend, by the cafe at Kew Gardens.

Red Sentinel is a commonly available named variety of this cross, with an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/3339094/On-the-spot-the-best-crab-apples.html

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2007/nov/04/gardens

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