Malus 'Hillier'
Hillier Tea 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
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.