Malus hupehensis
Hupeh crab
M. hupehensis is a vigorous medium-sized deciduous tree with a broad crown of dark, ovate leaves. Buds pink, opening to single white, fragrant flowers 3cm in width. Fruits globose, 10mm in width, red
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Genus
Malus are small to medium-sized deciduous trees with showy flowers in spring and ornamental or edible fruit in autumn; some have good autumn foliage colour
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W China, Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile soil; will tolerate partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in autumn or by chip budding in late summer. Grafting can be carried out in midwinter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
Aphids, woolly aphid, fruit tree red spider mite and winter moth caterpillars may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by apple scab, apple canker, blossom wilt, honey fungus and powdery mildews. Susceptible to fireblight
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