Also known as Japanese Crabapple · Japanese Flowering Crabapple · Siebold Crabapple
Siebold's Crabapple (Malus toringo) is a small deciduous tree or large shrub known for its ornamental white to pinkish flowers and small, yellow to red fruits, often with
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and fruiting.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Prefers cooler temperatures but can tolerate heat if well-watered.
Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter. Deep watering encourages a strong root system.
Monitor soil moisture by checking the top few centimeters.
Prune in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant to shape the plant and remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Light pruning can be done after flowering to encourage fruit set and maintain desired size. Remove suckers from the base.
Propagate by grafting in late winter or early spring using dormant scion wood on suitable rootstock. Seed propagation is possible but can result in variable traits and is often slower.
Take cuttings from semi-hardwood in mid-summer.
Repot young trees every 2-3 years in early spring, moving to a slightly larger container. Mature trees require less frequent repotting, typically every 4-5 years. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Siebold's Crabapple (Malus toringo)
Where Siebold's Crabapple (Malus toringo) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | Malus toringo |
Similar in genus Malus
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