Malus floribunda
Japanese Crab Apple, Crab Apple, Showy Crab Apple
Very early to flower the crimson buds open to reveal white or pale blush blossom making this one of the most attractive crabs.
Available variants and pricing
Malus floribunda
Height: 10-12cm
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Malus floribunda
Height: 12-14cm
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Malus floribunda
Height: 14-16cm
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8-10cm
Height: 8-10cm
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Description
A most elegant crab introduced from Japan in the early 1860s but prone to suffer badly from Apple Scab after flowering rendering the crown to look rather threadbare from June onwards.
Very early to flower the crimson buds open to reveal white or pale blush blossom making this one of the most attractive crabs.
The plentiful and long lasting fruits are greenish-yellow with a hint of red to them.
Good for gardens verges and parks.
If you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer then we recommend rabbit guards for these trees
Mature height: 3-7m
Mature spread: 3-5m
Specifications
Common names
Japanese Crab Apple, Crab Apple, Showy Crab Apple
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Clay soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Foliage, Berries/Drupes, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Garden
Seasons of interest
Spring Interest, Autumn Interest