Images of the Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus floribunda)

Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Malus floribunda

This species is native to Asia, but has been introduced into the United States for its beautiful floral display. These deciduous trees grow 4-7 m tall, producing copious amounts of white to pale pink flowers in the spring. The species name floribunda means “abundant flowers” in Latin.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing best in full sun.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing to about 4.5-7.6 m tall.

Bloom Time:Spring.

Longevity:Moderate.

Presence in US:CT DC KS LA MA MD NY OH OR PA

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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