Japanese Crabapple Tree | Malus floribunda
The Highlights
- A profusion of fragrant, single, pale pink blossom emerging from carmine-pink buds in mid-spring
- The fruits of this crabapple are edible and can be used to make jellies and jams
- The crab apples may appear until winter (if birds won't beat you to them) adding another season of interest
- The serrate, dark-green leaves will turn to yellow comes fall
- Would make a fantastic specimen tree and would need space to show off its full glory
- Proudly holds the RHS Award of Golden Merit
- Grows to 4mx4.5m
- Easy to maintain and hardy tree, thriving in all moist and well-drained soils
- Native to Japan
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- A profusion of fragrant, single, pale pink blossom emerging from carmine-pink buds in mid-spring
- The fruits of this crabapple are edible and can be used to make jellies and jams
- The crab apples may appear until winter (if birds won't beat you to them) adding another season of interest
- The serrate, dark-green leaves will turn to yellow comes fall
- Would make a fantastic specimen tree and would need space to show off its full glory
- Proudly holds the RHS Award of Golden Merit
- Grows to 4mx4.5m
- Easy to maintain and hardy tree, thriving in all moist and well-drained soils
- Native to Japan
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
Average Pest/ Disease Resistance
May need protection from aphids, woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite and caterpillars. It could also be affected by apple scab, apple cranker and powdery mildews. Be cautious of fire blight.MORE
A little watering when new.
When newly planted, the trees would love a little watering at least once a month for the initial couple of months. Afterwards keep moist but well drained.
Full sun
This crab apple tree loves full sun exposure or a sheltered locaton allowing all the nutrients to create blossom in your garden. When choosing a spot away from strong winds, it will allow all the resources to go towards growing the blossom and protection of its display.
Happy in most soils
Those trees will flourish in moderately fertile,moist and well drained soil but for chalk
Little or no pruning required
Crabapples create a well branched framework naturally, so little or no pruning is required.
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower