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Malus 'Hopa'

Hopa Crabapple

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

The 'Hopa' is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that reaches a height of 25' and a width of 20'. Its foliage is dark green; the single blooms are fragrant and rosy pink in color. The orange red fruit is good for use in jelly.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

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

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.