Malus 'Hopa'
Hopa Old-Fashioned Crabapple
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
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Roadside, Street Tree
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.