Japanese crab

Also known as: showy crab apple

M. floribunda is a round-headed, small deciduous tree with narrow leaves on arching branches. Flowers white or pale pink, opening from crimson buds. Fruit 1cm, red and yellow

Scientific classification

Species: Japanese crab (Malus × floribunda)
Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Japanese crab pictures

Distribution of Japanese crab

Distribution map

Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Japanese crab

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Japanese crab care guide

Deep watering during dry periods, especially while fruiting
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep watering during dry periods, especially while fruiting

Fertilizing

Fruit tree feed in early spring and after set fruit

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.