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Malus hupehensis

Tea Crabapple

Plant photo of: Malus hupehensis
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Jack Ahern UMass

 

Description

Malus hupehensis is a deciduous tree. It grows broadly from 15' tall and 25' wide. The flowers are single, deep pink flowers that fade to white and have a fragrance. Fruit are greenish yellow to red; they are small and are not showy.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green, Yellow

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Lawn, Patio, Park, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.