Malus floribunda - 20-30 CM P9 WHIP

Description
The Japanese crab apple (Malus floribunda) is a broad, picturesque large shrub that produces white, cupped flowers. They appear in May. These produce green-red fruits from August. They are small. The Japanese crab apple also has egg-shaped, light green leaves.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * cannot be planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese crab apples are light green, ovate, alternate. They are about 4 - 8 cm in size. Japanese crab apple turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese crab apple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear in May.

Root
Malus floribunda is a heartroot.