Malus floribunda
Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Malus floribunda - Flowering Tree
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Pink;white (Buds are dark pink to red; flowers (1-1.5" across) white, fragrant, and in clusters; late April to May)
 Foliage:
Green (Dark green leaves; fall color variable)
 Fruit:
Yellow;red (3/8" dia. yellow crabapples (pomes) with a red blush; not persistent)
 Ultimate Height:
15-25 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15-25 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Well-drained heavy loam soils
 Range:
Japan
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Malus has simple leaves in clusters on short spurs. Buds have several imbricate scales, and are usually reddish-brown with hairs protruding under scales. Fruits have multiple seeds (as compared to the single seed pit of Prunus species). The bark of mature trees is gray to brown and scaly.
 Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 463
  • Fruiting Characteristics 208
  • Groupings 190
  • Patio Tree 129
  • Specimen 602

    • Additional Information

    The Flowering Crabapple is a popular small ornamental tree with an extremely showy flower display in the spring. Malus floribunda is an excellent species that has high resistance to Japanese beetles, slight susceptibility to apple scab and powdery mildew, and moderate susceptibility to fireblight. Unlike many flowering crabapples, this species flowers and fruits consistently every year. Well-drained heavy loam soils and full sun promote best growth. May look ragged at the end of the summer.

    When Malus floribunda has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    7 Malus floribunda found

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