This shrub has upright spreading semi-pendant branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has dark green elliptical toothed leaves and the fragrant white bell-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during mid-spring followed by reddish fruit.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9 

Malus sieboldii is naturally found in Japan growing in the lower mountain hillsides in mixed forests or shrub land commonly associated with water courses at an altitude of 150 to 2000 m (6,000 ft). 

It prefers an open sunny position and grows in well-drained fertile moist soils that a tending acidic with a pH 5-7.5 and is frost and light drought tolerant.  

The Toringo Crabapple is grown for its fragrant flowers and autumn colour. It is planted parks and gardens along borders or as a specimen and can be used for screening. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 3-5 years and is long-lived. It is also planted in Japanese gardens or used as a bonsai specimen but is rare and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery. ID 3607

Malus (MAH-lus)   sieboldii (see-BOLD-ee-eye)

'Malus': Latin name for the apple.

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