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Malus floribunda

Also Known As

  • Japanese Crabapple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Malus floribunda plant details

Malus floribunda is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Malus floribunda

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Malus floribunda

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perhaps no crab is more dependably beautiful year in and year out. With a graceful, wide spreading habit; 15-20' tall by 20-30' wide; sublime, fragrant pale-pink flowers become 3/8" yellow fruit with an attractive red blush. This is a wonderfully picturesque tree which also has good disease resistance. S/M

Gardening facts about Malus floribunda plant

How to Grow Malus floribunda

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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