Malus floribunda
Japanese Flowering Crabapple
Description
This deciduous tree with a moderate growth rate can reach a size of about 20' by 30'. 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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.