Tea Crab Apple – Malus hupehensis | 60 Seeds Flowering Ornamental Tree | Edible Fruit | Beautiful Fall Color

Add graceful beauty and seasonal interest to your landscape with these 60 Tea Crab Apple (Malus hupehensis) seeds. This hardy, fast-growing ornamental tree is admired for its fragrant spring blossoms, colorful fall fruit, and attractive bark.

Tea Crab Apple develops strong, spreading branches that form a broad, vase-shaped canopy typically reaching 20–25 feet tall and wide. In spring, deep pink buds open into abundant, fragrant white flowers about 1.5 inches across. These are followed by small greenish-yellow fruits blushed with red. While the fruit requires cooking for human use, it is highly attractive to birds and wildlife.

Young leaves emerge with a purplish tint before turning green and later glowing yellow to copper in autumn. The dark gray-brown flaking bark adds winter interest and makes this tree especially striking when grown as a specimen, espalier, or bonsai.

Malus hupehensis often grows true from seed, making it a reliable choice for gardeners and growers. It is adaptable, tolerant of cold, moderate drought, and wind once established, and performs well in a wide range of landscapes.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 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:
Cold stratify seeds for 30–75 days before sowing for best germination results. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove crossing or damaged branches and maintain its attractive vase shape.