Malus hupehensis – Tea Crab Apple

Malus hupehensis, the Tea Crab Apple, is one of the most prolific flowering crab apples, known for its beautiful, scented white blossom. Growing to a height and spread of 5 x 4 metres, the small red crabs which appear in the autumn add to its ornamental appeal, providing a food source for wildlife.  This small tree originated in China where its leaves were used for brewing tea.

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