Japanese Flowering Crabapple
Planted 2010
This crabapple is a favorite of horticulturists for its hardiness, beauty, and shape. Other crabapples are often compared to this one. It has pink buds that bloom into white flowers with yellow and red fruit. Its foliage is dark green. Its habit is wider than it is tall.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-25 ft. | 20-30 ft. | 4-8 | Medium | Low |
Leaf
Alternate, simple, serrate, broad-rounded, dense foliage, dark green leaves.
Fruit
Yellow and red, usually not persistent, 1-1 1/2”.
Flower
Single, deep pink fading to white, fragrant.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, hardy, very resistant to Japanese beetle.
Disadvantages
Slightly susceptible to scab and powdery mildew, messy fruit.