Japanese Crab Apple (Malus floribunda)
Japanese crab apple (Malus floribunda) is covered in April with pink buds opening to white-pink flowers, followed by small decorative fruits in autumn. A small, spectacular tree for streets, parks and gardens.
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Specifications
- Height: All sizes available
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -30°C
Use in landscaping projects
Japanese crab apple is one of the most profusely flowering small trees. It is used in residential streets, parks, school yards, residential developments and gardens. The small yellow-red fruits stay on the branches in autumn and feed birds.
Planting and spacing
It reaches 4–6 m with a broad, rounded crown. In avenues it is planted 5–6 m apart. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soils. Plant in autumn or spring.
Care and maintenance
Water regularly in the first years. Pruning is limited to dead or crossing branches, after flowering. It is very frost-hardy (to about -30°C).
Frequently asked questions
When does Japanese crab apple flower?
In April, with pink buds and masses of white-pink flowers.
Do ornamental crab apples produce fruit?
Yes, small decorative fruits that stay on the branches in autumn and feed birds.
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