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Japanese crab apple

Malus floribunda

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Botanical fact sheet

Malus floribunda

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Common name
Japanese crab apple
Taxonomy
Family: Rosaceae · Genus: Malus

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Malus
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-30 °C
Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Malus tip: Most varieties are self-sterile – fruit needs another apple flowering at the same time nearby.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Malus
Cat mildDog mildHorse mildPet bird mildRabbit, rodent milddetails →

Fruit flesh is safe – remove seeds and core.

At a glance

Japanese crab apple – what to know

Japanese crab apple (Malus floribunda) – family: Rosaceae, genus: Malus. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -30 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Japanese crab apple?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Japanese crab apple need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Japanese crab apple get?

Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Japanese crab apple toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Japanese crab apple flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Malus: Typical flowering time: April, May.

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