Japanese Flowering Crabapple (Malus Floribunda) is a perennial tree in the Rosaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Malus floribunda is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree known for its beautiful pink blooms in spring and small red crabapples in fall.

Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Malus Floribunda

Malus floribunda is a deciduous flowering crabapple tree known for its beautiful pink blooms in spring and small red crabapples in fall.

Quick Facts

Type
tree
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
⚠️
Not Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
May
...
Jun
...
Jul
...
Aug
...
Sep
...
Oct
...
Nov
...
Dec
...

Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

Japanese Flowering Crabapple
Japanese Flowering Crabapple detail

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Rosaceae
Genus:Malus