{"product_id":"hall-crabapple-malus-halliana","title":"Hall's Crabapple (Malus halliana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMalus halliana\u003c\/em\u003e Koehne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hall's Crabapple, Drooping Crabapple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae, Malus – Deciduous Small Tree \/ Spring Flowering Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Variety Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Morphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous small tree, usually 3–6 m high (occasionally up to 8 m); spreading crown, branches spreading and drooping (especially pedicels and young branches); branchlets purple-brown or dark purple-red; leaves alternate, ovate or elliptical, 3.5–8 cm long, margins finely blunt-serrate, young leaves often tinged with purple-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloral Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corymb with 4–6 flowers; \u003cstrong\u003epedicels slender and drooping (2–4 cm long)\u003c\/strong\u003e, purple-red; \u003cstrong\u003epetals obovate, apex slightly concave, flowers initially deep pink then fading to near white or pale pink\u003c\/strong\u003e, diameter about 3–3.5 cm; \u003cstrong\u003eflowering period March–April (opening before or with leaves)\u003c\/strong\u003e; pome near spherical, purple, 0.6–0.8 cm diameter, persistent until early winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring pink flower waterfall → Summer dense green shade → Autumn golden-orange leaves → Winter purple-red branches and persistent fruits, attractive in all four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Ecological Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun-loving species, \u003cstrong\u003eprefers full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e; flowers are more abundant and colorful with sufficient light; tolerates light partial shade, but too much shade leads to fewer flowers and leggy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for loose, fertile, well-drained slightly acidic to neutral sandy loam; avoids saline-alkali soil and waterlogged lowlands (prone to root rot).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relatively cold-hardy (can withstand temperatures around -15°C, cultivated in open ground in southern North China and further south); moderate drought resistance; strong sprouting ability; common pests and diseases include rust (alternate host Juniperus), aphids, and longhorn beetles, requiring isolation from Juniperus or regular control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Engineering Application Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center of lawns, waterside, main courtyard landscape; \"Begonia Sleeping in Spring\" is a classic landscaping theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair or Row Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Main entrances of residential areas, along both sides of garden paths, forming a spring flower corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Planting \/ Specialized Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combined with Malus micromalus, cherry blossoms, and magnolias to form spring flower gardens or flower border backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese\/Japanese Courtyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in front of white walls, beside stones, paired with lattice windows for framing, reflecting traditional aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Nursery Stock Quality Indicators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hyc-common-markdown__table-wrapper isDark\" data-has-scroll=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hyc-common-markdown__table-actions-sticky\" id=\"tableActionsPanel\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Name\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDBH \/ Caliper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eΦ 3 cm \/ Φ 5 cm \/ Φ 6 cm (by design grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200–350 cm (matched with DBH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrown Width (P)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e≥ 150–250 cm, uniform and full crown, no lopsidedness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranching Point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniformly neat (usually 80–120 cm or as requested), 3–5 main branches layered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot Ball Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8–10 times the DBH, intact root system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood healing of graft union (if grafted), no quarantine pests or diseases, no mechanical damage to bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Planting and Maintenance Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best from autumn after leaf fall to early spring before budding; container seedlings can extend the construction period (avoid extreme summer heat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thorough initial watering; apply decomposed organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer 2–3 times a year during the growing season; top-dress with P and K fertilizer before flowering; avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin out overcrowded, crossing, and inward-growing branches during winter dormancy to maintain a natural spreading shape; remove spent fruits promptly after flowering (if not harvesting seeds) to reduce nutrient consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus on preventing \u003cstrong\u003erust\u003c\/strong\u003e (do not plant near Juniperus or spray triadimefon in spring), aphids, and longhorn beetles; seal and kill longhorn beetle holes promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45188584145005,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1727\/7293\/files\/hall-crabapple-malus-halliana.jpg?v=1781401720","url":"https:\/\/virturaintl.com\/products\/laceleaf-maple","provider":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","version":"1.0","type":"link"}