Scientific name: Malus floribunda
Synonym: Pyrus floribunda
Family: ROSACEAE
Common names: “Japanese crabapple” “showy crab apple”
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Conditions:
Zone: 4-8
Light: Full sun best – part shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Moderately fertile soil
Moisture: Moist well drained, handles wet soil better than other fruit trees
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: 26-39′ H 26’+ W
Leaf and Stem shape: Narrow leaves on arching branches, may have thorns
Flower: White or pale pink, opening from crimson buds, followed by small fruit
Pruning: Prune only to establish a good framework
Maintenance: Raking leaves and fruits when the fall
Landscape use: Decorative tree, focal point, roadside, courtyard gardens, cottage
Propagate: By seed, chip budding, and grafting
Pests & Disease: Tent caterpillar, fire blight, powdery mildew, aphids
Comments: Some crabs are sterile, and better for roads as they won’t drop messy fruit
~AGM winner
