Japanese crab
Malus × floribunda
Japanese crab apple thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to most temperate garden soils with good drainage. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as the tree matures. It rewards minimal care with a spectacular spring flush of deep-pink buds opening to pale-pink flowers and a show of small ornamental fruits in autumn.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 300″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
180″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During First Season; Established Trees Are Largely Self-Sufficient • Deep Water To Soak The Root Zone, Then Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 200″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 24, 2022 by serge brelit (cc-by-sa)
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