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Malus floribunda

Japanese Flowering Crabapple

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This deciduous tree with a moderate growth rate can reach a size of about 20' tall and 30' wide. The blooms are red to pink in bud, opening to white flowers. Its fruits are small and yellow in color.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.