Malus Floridunda

Japanese crabapple

Malus floribunda is a flowering crabapple tree prized for deep pink buds that open pale pink to nearly white, creating one of the showiest spring displays among crabapples. This deciduous tree develops a dense, broad-spreading canopy and later carries small yellow crabapples blushed red that add fall and early winter interest.

Type: Flowering crabapple tree
Mature Size: 18–30' wide x 15–25' high
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Dense, broad-spreading
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained soil / moderate moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid spring / 1–2 weeks
Wildlife: Bees visit the flowers; fruit may attract birds into fall and winter.

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent as a specimen, lawn tree, or accent in mixed borders where spring bloom and ornamental fruit are desired. Fruit is small and ornamental rather than a typical eating apple. This species is also known for flowering and fruiting consistently, though it can show some susceptibility to common crabapple diseases in some regions.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation for best flowering and fruiting. Water regularly during establishment, then during dry periods as needed. Prune in late winter to remove crowded, damaged, or crossing branches and to maintain its broad framework

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

15-25'

Width

18-30'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

Pale Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Corner Accent, Specimen

Shape

Broad, Compact, Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No