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Southern crab apple (Malus angustifolia) Care Guide

Care guide for Southern crab apple: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Southern crab apple

📷 Hila Taylor · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ Southern crab apple is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-65%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-7.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~4.6 m (15.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.