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Malus 'Hillier'

Tea Crabapple

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Information by:         Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

The 'Hopa' is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that reaches a height of 25' and a width of 20'. Its foliage is dark green, and the single blooms are fragrant, and rose-red in color. The orange-red fruit is good for use in jelly.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.