Japanese crabapple
Malus floribunda
RHS Plants for Pollinators
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red buds open to pale pink flowers which mature white
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Japanese crabapple (Malus floribunda) is a tree for borders, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance landscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. Red buds open to pale pink flowers that fade to white. The blooms are fragrant and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Once settled in, the tree tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Pickwick Dutch crocus, White Splendour Greek thimbleweed, and Perennial candytuft.
Native range
Japan.