Malus 'Hillier'
Tea Crabapple, Hillier
Description
Tea Crabapple is a medium-growing, deciduous tree that reaches 15'-20' height and wide. Its foliage is dark green and its blooms are pinkish to white in color. Birds love the fruit. The bark is very attractive, as it flakes and is dark gray and brown. This tree looks good when espaliered, as it has a beautiful vase shape.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.