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Malus floribunda - crab apple

Latin name:
Malus floribunda
Common name:
Crab apple, floribunda
Keywords:
crab apple, floribunda

Malus folibunda is of Asian origination growing 4-5m tall but will get a spread of several metres wide so give it space when planting.

Has small fragrant white pink flowers in September that convert to a yellowish small (and tart) fruit which when mature birds love.