Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Fairy White |  Golden Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| Fairy White is a small semi-evergreen Magnolia with long-lasting pure white cup-shaped flowers. | Malus Golden Hornet has pink / white blossom then small yellow crab apples which hang on late in the year. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Fairy White | Crab-apple trees Golden Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Average |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering | |
| Growth rate | Fast | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
Identification
| Magnolia Fairy White | Crab-apple trees Golden Hornet | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | April June July | |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves appear first | |
| Fruit colour | Yellow | |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | |
| Food uses | Jam / Jelly | |
| Country of origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Evergreen | Deciduous |