Fruit tree comparisons
 Butterball |  Halloween |  Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malus Butterball is named for its bright yellow fruits, which are also good for crab apple jelly. | Malus Halloween is named for its ribbed orange-yellow crab-apples, which resemble little pumpkins. | Malus Red Sentinel has classic white blossom and a profusion of tiny scarlet persistent fruits. | |
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Growing
| Crab apple trees Butterball | Crab apple trees Halloween | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | Self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Pollinating others | Good | Poor | Good |
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates | Temperate climates | Temperate climates Mild damp climates |
Using
| Crab apple trees Butterball | Crab apple trees Halloween | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Late |
| Cropping | Heavy | Heavy | |
| Food uses | Culinary | Culinary |
Problems
| Crab apple trees Butterball | Crab apple trees Halloween | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Good |
Identification
| Crab apple trees Butterball | Crab apple trees Halloween | Crab apple trees Red Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | United Kingdom | |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | ||
| Blossom colour | White | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Yellow | Yellow / Orange | Red |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | RHS AGM (current) RHS AM |