Scientific Name
Malus hupehensis

Common Name
Tea crabapple

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; well drained soil; moderate drought tolerance
Texture: Medium
Form: Broadly vase shaped; arching; picturesque
Height: 20 to 25’
Width: 20 to 25’
Leaf: 2 to 4" leaves; purplish when young; yellow and copper fall color
Flower/Fruit: Deep pink buds fading to fragrant white flowers; abundant .4" greenish yellow to red fruit in fall
Comments: Very susceptible to fire blight; a triploid that comes true from seed; cast light shade; not tolerant of air pollution
Cultivars: --
 



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