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Posted 10/23/2022 in Tree

Malus floribunda

A densely-branched rounded deciduous tree, Malus floribunda features red buds that open to fragrant, single pale pink flowers that mature to white in the mid-spring. Blooms give way to small, yellowish crabapples with a red blush. Fruits are attractive to birds.

Post Details

Latin Name
Malus floribunda
Common Name
Japanese Crabapple
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
15-20 ft
Spread
20-30 ft
Potential Pests
Apple Scab, leaf spot, powdery mildew, fire blight, caterpillars, aphids, beetles, borers, mites, an

Plant Story

A densely-branched rounded deciduous tree, Malus floribunda features red buds that open to fragrant, single pale pink flowers that mature to white in the mid-spring. Blooms give way to small, yellowish crabapples with a red blush. Fruits are attractive to birds.

Special Care Instructions

Drought tolerant. Prune in late winter. Adapts to a wide range of soil.

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