Malus hupehensis
Tea Crabapple
Description
Malus hupehensis is a deciduous tree. It grows broadly from 15' tall and 25' wide. The flowers are single, deep pink flowers that fade to white and have a fragrance. Fruit are greenish yellow to red; they are small and are not showy.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Lawn, Patio, Park, Roadside, Street Tree
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
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.