Yunnan crabapple

Malus yunnanensis

Malus

Rosaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 4–9

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Yunnan crabapple is an ornamental deciduous tree from southwest China and Myanmar, prized for its attractive spring blossoms and small ornamental fruit. Plant in well-drained soil with partial to full sun and water regularly during the growing season, tapering off in winter. It is an excellent specimen tree for collectors and larger gardens seeking unusual flowering trees with good autumn colour.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

144″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Saturate The Root Zone, Then Allow The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Temperature

-25° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 48″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

China North-Central

China South-Central

Myanmar

Tibet

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 1, 2020 by Diego Alex (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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