Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Malus Floribunda

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Overview

The Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus floribunda) is a stunning ornamental with a rounded canopy, reaching a height of 15-20 feet and a spread of 15-25 feet. In mid-spring, its profuse pink to red buds blossom into fragrant pink-white flowers, leading to small, colorful apples. This deciduous tree prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and is hardy in zones 4-8. It adds a spectacular spring display and year-round interest to any landscape.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — The Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus floribunda) is a stunning ornamental with a rounded canopy

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — It adds a spectacular spring display and year-round interest to any landscape; favoring full sun, image 49

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — Reaching a mature height of approximately 15 to 20 feet with a similar spread; it requires, image 50

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — rounded canopy that complements diverse landscape designs; reaching a height of 15-20 feet and a, image 51

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — With a moderate growth rate; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8, image 52

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8; for optimal health and bloom, image 53

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — attract pollinators and are followed by a profusion of miniature crabapples; tree for full, image 57

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — showcasing delicate hues of pink and white; with a moderate growth rate, image 55

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — about 1.5 inches in diameter; add interest from late summer through fall and can persist into the, image 56

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — favoring full sun exposure and well-draining soil conditions to realize its potential.<br><br>In, image 54

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — typically around 0.25 to 0.5 inches in size; rounded canopy that complements diverse landscape, image 58

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — it requires occasional pruning to maintain an open; reaching a mature height of approximately 15, image 61

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — Its compact size also makes it suitable for smaller gardens and urban settings; attract, image 62

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — add interest from late summer through fall and can persist into the winter; typically around 0.25, image 59

Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — For optimal health and bloom; tree with multi-colored and pink blooms, image 60

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