Chinese flowering apple

Malus spectabilis, a species of Malus

Also known as Asiatic apple, Chinese crab, Chinese crab apple

About Chinese flowering apple (Malus spectabilis)

  • Showy flowers
  • Ornamental fruit
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Attracts birds
  • Edible

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Tree
Foliage
  • Green
  • Deciduous
Flower colour
  • White
Autumn colour
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow
Mature height
4–6 m
Flowering season

Flowers from April to May.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Full sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Soil pH
5.5–7.5 · Acidic, Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -34°C · USDA Zone 4
Native range
China

Where to buy Chinese flowering apple (Malus spectabilis)

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