--- product_id: 53500324 title: "Tea Crab Apple Malus hupehensis, Flowering Tree (When Adult), Edible Fruits, Wildlife Food, 15-35cm Tall / 8cm Pot" brand: "warmhand" price: "¥12887" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Warmhand" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53500324-tea-crab-apple-malus-hupehensis-flowering-tree-when-adult-edible store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 15-35cm young tree, future 5m giant Edible soft red fruits, autumn harvest Full sun & drought tolerant, low fuss Tea Crab Apple Malus hupehensis, Flowering Tree (When Adult), Edible Fruits, Wildlife Food, 15-35cm Tall / 8cm Pot **Brand:** warmhand **Price:** ¥12887 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍂 Elevate your garden game with a tree that blooms, feeds, and dazzles all year long! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tea Crab Apple Malus hupehensis, Flowering Tree (When Adult), Edible Fruits, Wildlife Food, 15-35cm Tall / 8cm Pot by warmhand - **How much does it cost?** ¥12887 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53500324-tea-crab-apple-malus-hupehensis-flowering-tree-when-adult-edible) ## Best For - warmhand enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted warmhand brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Secure & Ready:** Specially packed to arrive damage-free with a FREE growing kit and expert instructions for guaranteed success. - • **Wildlife Magnet:** Feed the birds and yourself with naturally sweet, edible crab apples that ripen late autumn. - • **Effortless Growth:** Hardy UK-grown stock, drought tolerant, and adaptable to most soils—perfect for busy professionals seeking low-maintenance greenery. - • **Compact to Majestic:** Starts as a manageable 15-35cm sapling in an 8cm pot, maturing into a stunning 5m tree—ideal for garden or bonsai enthusiasts. - • **Versatile Garden Star:** From delicate pink blossoms in spring to fiery autumn foliage, this tree transforms your outdoor space year-round. ## Overview The Tea Crab Apple (Malus hupehensis) is a hardy, UK-grown deciduous tree that grows from 15-35cm saplings to a mature height of up to 5 meters. It features fragrant spring flowers, vibrant autumn foliage, and soft, edible red fruits that attract wildlife and can be enjoyed fresh or in preserves. Adaptable to a wide range of soils and drought tolerant, it thrives in full sun and comes with a secure packaging and a free growing kit for easy planting and care. ## Description A tasty wild fruit from the Hupeh province of China, Malus hupehensis can make a good display in your garden, simply because it is versatile: drought tolerant, has attractive flowers in Spring, its small, red, soft when ripe, edible fruits provides food for the birds and for you as well in the Autumn and its fall colour is remarkable. Its fragrant flowers open from pinkish coloured buds, and the fruit ripe in late Autumn. The fruit can be used in conserves or eaten raw. It is well suitable for bonsai or even for the patio, if keeping it in a large pot! Other common names: Chinese Crab Apple Native to: Hupeh (province of China) Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family) Habit (UK conditions): small to medium sized tree (depending on growing conditions) Max. size in 10 years: 5m x 3m Main value: small, round, red fruits Flower colour: white Flowering period: April-May Autumn coloration: orange to yellow Preferences: wide range of soils, full sun (somewhat drought tolerant) Hardiness: it is hardy in the UK and most of Europe Is it toxic? no Is it edible? yes, fruits are edible raw or processed Review: Fantastic tree growing big very quickly please be warned if ... - Fantastic tree growing big very quickly please be warned if you order one of these please give it plenty of room let's l was very satisfied with the crab apples which are growing on it the birds the wildlife think the world of it Review: no branches) that they are good stock and have no reason to disbelieve this - I am assured by growers that the little sticks (they are trees but come as 10" high twigs, no branches) that they are good stock and have no reason to disbelieve this. The description on desertcart initially leads one to believe they are small trees. This is not the case, once mature. It is best to research growers websites rather than rely on the initial desertcart description it seems. ## Features - Our best available 15-35cm tall plant in a sturdy 8cm pot; freshly hand picked from our nursery benches; cultivated by us, under UK climatic conditions. This plant is deciduous, therefore it is leafless between November and March. This plant is ready to be planted into the ground in a month or so. - No plant movement in transit: with our special packing method, developed by us. FREE growing kit including full growing instructions. - red, soft when ripe, edible fruits provides food for the birds and for you as well in the Autumn - spectacular Autumn coloration - not fussy to soil conditions, prefers full sun ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00ML882LI | | Best Sellers Rank | 218,153 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 615 in Outdoor Trees | | Brand | WARMHAND | | Brand Name | WARMHAND | | Colour | green (leafless between November and March) | | Country Of Origin | United Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 16 Reviews | | Expected Plant Height Unit | 5 Metres | | Expected Planting Period | Year Round | | Expected blooming period | Spring to Summer | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | We, at Tree Online Nursery guarantee that we only send top quality trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. We inspect everything thoroughly before despatch to ensure the best possible quality. We also ensure that all of our products are packed as securely as possible - with our unique method - in order to prevent any possible damage during postage. If a plant arrives to you damaged or fails to survi… | | Material Features | Natural | | Material feature | Natural | | Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Sturdy | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Trees | | Product Care Instructions | Please remove packaging asap. Gradually increase light level in a fortnight (in Spring and Summer), avoiding full sun for 10 days. Follow detailed instructions on care instructions sent with your order. Flowering/fruiting will start as specified in care instructions in optimal growing conditions. | | Soil Type | Any soil (except salty) with reasonable drainage | | Special feature | Sturdy | | Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun | | Sunlight exposure | Full Sun | | USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | expected blooming period | Spring to Summer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** WARMHAND - **Colour:** green (leafless between November and March) - **Expected blooming period:** Spring to Summer - **Expected planting period:** Year Round - **Material feature:** Natural - **Special feature:** Sturdy - **Sunlight exposure:** Full Sun - **USDA hardiness zone:** 4 - **Unit count:** 1.0 count ## Images ![Tea Crab Apple Malus hupehensis, Flowering Tree (When Adult), Edible Fruits, Wildlife Food, 15-35cm Tall / 8cm Pot - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Ak7sd+sQL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long before new tree bares fruit** A: Hi there, This one grows fast and should fruit when it is 3 or 4 years old. Best wishes, Madeleine ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic tree growing big very quickly please be warned if ... *by A***R on 27 March 2018* Fantastic tree growing big very quickly please be warned if you order one of these please give it plenty of room let's l was very satisfied with the crab apples which are growing on it the birds the wildlife think the world of it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ no branches) that they are good stock and have no reason to disbelieve this *by G***L on 22 November 2015* I am assured by growers that the little sticks (they are trees but come as 10" high twigs, no branches) that they are good stock and have no reason to disbelieve this. The description on Amazon initially leads one to believe they are small trees. This is not the case, once mature. It is best to research growers websites rather than rely on the initial Amazon description it seems. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice little tree *by H***E on 9 February 2015* Nice little tree, (about 13" high) arrived fairly quickly and in excellent condition. If you don't mind waiting for it to grow (will take about 5-6 years by my estimation to reach 6') then this is the tree for you. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tea Crab Apple Malus hupehensis, Flowering Tree (When Adult), Edible Fruits, Wildlife Food, 15-35cm Tall / 8cm Pot - Grape Plant 'Suffolk Red' Vitis Plants in a 9cm Pot - Grape Vine for Planting in The Garden in The UK - YouGarden Compact Sweet Cherry 'Porthos', Established 50cm Tall Bush, Supplied in a 3L Pot, Ideal for Small Gardens & Patios, Grow Your Own Cherry Tree in Your Garden --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53500324-tea-crab-apple-malus-hupehensis-flowering-tree-when-adult-edible](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53500324-tea-crab-apple-malus-hupehensis-flowering-tree-when-adult-edible) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-19*