This small deciduous tree has a single trunk with ascending arching branches that form a broad domed crown. The dark green ovate leaves turn yellow during autumn and the saucer-shaped flowers are deep pink fading to white and appear in early spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Malus x floribunda is a natural hybrid from Japan and tolerates most well drained moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers a wind protected sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Crab Apple is a medium size tree that is grown for its flower is and rounded crown. It is planted in Japanese or small gardens as a specimen or used along borders for summer shade or screening. It is also planted in low-mountain regions and establishes in 4 to 9 years and is long lived. ID 389

Malus (MAH-lus) x floribunda (flō-ree-BUN-da)

'Malus': Latin name for the apple; 'floribunda': with abundant flowers.

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family