Malus 'Hillieri'
Tea Crabapple, Hillier
Description
Tea Crabapple is a medium-growing, deciduous tree that reaches 15'-20' height and wide. Its foliage is dark green and its blooms are pinkish to white in color. Birds love the fruit. The bark is very attractive, as it flakes and is dark gray and brown. This tree looks good when espaliered, as it has a beautiful vase shape.
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
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, 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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.