Tea Crab Apple – Malus hupehensis | 120 Seeds Flowering Ornamental Tree | Edible Fruit | Beautiful Fall Color

Grow your own elegant flowering tree with these 120 Tea Crab Apple (Malus hupehensis) seeds. Known for its fragrant spring blooms, colorful fruit, and graceful vase-shaped form, this hardy ornamental tree brings year-round interest to landscapes and gardens.

Tea Crab Apple forms strong, spreading branches that create a broad, arching canopy reaching approximately 20–25 feet tall and wide. In spring, deep pink buds open into abundant, fragrant white blossoms about 1.5 inches across. By fall, clusters of small greenish-yellow fruits with red blush develop. While the fruit is best cooked for human consumption, it is highly attractive to birds and wildlife.

New leaves emerge with a purplish tint before turning green and finishing the season in warm yellow and copper tones. The dark gray-brown flaking bark adds additional ornamental appeal, especially when trained as an espalier or grown as bonsai.

Malus hupehensis often grows true from seed and is adaptable, cold hardy, and tolerant of moderate drought and wind once established.

You will receive:
✔️ 120 Malus hupehensis seeds
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Basic germination instructions
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Tea Crab Apple
Botanical Name: Malus hupehensis
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering fruit tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 20–25 feet
Spread: 20–25 feet
Growth Rate: Fast to moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for bonsai or espalier

💡 Care Tip:
For best germination, soak seeds for 24 hours, then cold stratify for 30–75 days at about 40°F before sowing 1/4 inch deep. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain its attractive shape.