Malus hupehensis - “Flowering Crab”
Small to medium. Profuse fragrant white flowers May/June followed by very small red fruits cherry-like translucent red. Excellent variety deserving much wider acclaim. The best Malus for urban planting because of its resistance to scab and mildew.
The larger fruiting varieties (e.g. Malus ‘John Downie’) can litter pavements when the fruit falls. Good autumn colour
7m
4m
After 25 years
Wet Soil
Dry Soil
Lime
Tolerance
Hardiness
Girth BR RB CG
8-10cm      
10-12cm      
12-14cm      
14-16cm      
16-18cm      
18-20cm      
20-25cm      
25-30cm      
30-35cm      
35-40cm