The Morton Arb

Selection guide

Use the pulldowns below to find information about trees or shrubs

or

or

or

plant_clinic_winter hours

Use our Interactive Collections Map and our Plant Collections Map to identify where plants are located on our grounds.

Members' Exclusive Plant Catalog, orders taken February 7-April 9

Register now for Spring 2012 education programs at The Morton Arboretum

Search tree & plant advice

Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Tagged as: Crabapples for the Home Landscape

 Botanic Name: Malus floribunda
Common Name: Japanese Flowering Crabapple

 

Click on an image to enlarge

Malus floribunda at The Morton Arboretum Malus floribunda flowers
form flowers


Height: 15-20' Spread: 20-25' Habit/Form: Spreading Growth Rate: M Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Best in full sun; well-drained soil; pH adaptable; resistant to Japanese beetles
Ornamental Characteristics: Pink buds opening white; small yellow fruits eaten by birds, slight scab susceptibility
Use in the Landscape: Grow as a specimen, as a screen in small groups; mixed borders, wildlife garden

Print

Related Articles