Malus sieboldii

Malus sieboldii Details

Malus sieboldii is a variety of Crabapple grown for its colourful fruits and flowers. Rose-coloured flower buds open to reveal showy, single, white blossoms in spring just as the foliage emerges. The fragrant flowers result in large crops of small, cherry-like, orange fruit which is loved by birds. The glossy leaves emerge green in spring, age to a darker green, then develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a fertile, well-drained site, protected from wind. It is tolerant of cool climates and frost, though late frosts in spring can reduce yields. Malus sieboldii is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a cottage garden, or used for avenue planting. This is a showy plant that will impress.