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Malus 'Hillier'

Hillier Tea Crabapple

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

The 'Hopa' is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that reaches a height of 25' and a width of 20'. Its foliage is dark green, and the single blooms are fragrant, and rose-red in color. The orange-red fruit is good for use in jelly.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.