Botanical name
Malus floribunda
Other names
Japanese crab, Showy crab apple
Genus
Malus
Species
M. floribunda – M. floribunda is a small deciduous tree bearing a profusion of crimson flower buds opening to white or pale blush flowers in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Arching, Small rounded
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-pink, White in Spring
Foliage
Green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red, Orange in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Woolly aphid , Red spider mite (box and other) , Fruit tree red spider mite
Specific diseases
Apple and pear canker , Apple scab , Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Seed
Malus floribunda (Japanese crab) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile soil in full sun, although it will tolerate partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
