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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 4–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — reaching a height of 15-20 feet and a spread of 15-25 feet; showcasing delicate hues of pink and white

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — it requires occasional pruning to maintain an open
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) — its profuse pink to red buds blossom into fragrant pink-white flowers; its compact size also, image 47
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) — showcasing delicate hues of pink and white
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — For optimal health and bloom
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — tree with multi-colored and pink blooms
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden; it adds a spectacular spring display and year-round interest to
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — rounded canopy that complements diverse landscape designs; reaching a height of 15-20 feet and a spread of
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — Its compact size also makes it suitable for smaller gardens and urban settings; attract pollinators and are
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — This deciduous tree prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and is hardy in zones 4-8; its profuse, image 48
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — add interest from late summer through fall and can persist into the winter; typically around 0.25 to 0.5
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — For optimal health and bloom; tree with multi-colored and pink blooms
Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8; for optimal health and bloom
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