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Tea Crabapple

Malus hupehensis

Deciduous Tree

Height

20 - 25 (feet)

Spread

25 - 40 (feet)

Distinctions

Unique vase-shaped form; spreading sparse branches; flowers in showy clusters starting as deep pink buds, opening to fragrant white; clusters of yellow-green fruit turning to red persist into winter.

Limitations

Susceptible to disease and insects.

Hardiness

SE (Zone 4)

Origin

China, Japan

Tea Crabapple