Tea Crabapple
Malus hupehensis
Rosaceae
Growth Habit
TreeDescription
Open, irregular tree reaching 16' in height and 25' in width with straight, upright-spreading limbs studded from the short trunk to the tips with countless, very short, lateral twigs of equal length on which flower spurs are formed. Flower buds pink, opening to single, white, fragrant flowers. Fruit greenish-yellow with a slight red cheek, 0.4" across, not very showy. Good disease resistance.
Source of plant
Northeast Regional Plant Introduction Station, Princeton Nurseries, Schmidt & Son Co.
