What caused the name, Japanese Crabapple (Malus floribunda), for this lush spring flowering tree? The taste of the fruit is bitter! Although it’s edible, it is best used in jams and jellies. Copyright 2026 Pmela BreitbergBud of the Japanese Crabapple begin as deep red; flowers open as white to pale pink. Notice how dense the bloom are on the tree. Just beautiful! Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergCopyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergCopyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergThis Japanese Crabapple has most of the blooms open. They are so dense in population that the branches are barely visable. Copyright 2026 Pamela Breitberg
