Images of the Tea Crabapple (Malus hupehensis)

Tea Crabapple

Malus hupehensis

Native to Japan and Taiwan, this crabapple is grown in the United States for its beautiful flowers and fruits. Growing up to 8 m tall, trees produce abundant showy pink flowers in the spring and beautiful yellow to red fruits in the fall. Young leaves of this species can be used as a substitute for tea.

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

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing up to 8 m tall.

Bloom Time:Spring.

Presence in US:DC MD NY

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