The apple blossom is the official state flower of Michigan — the delicate pink-and-white bloom of the apple tree.

• Official flower: Apple blossom
• Scientific name: Malus coronaria
• Year adopted: 1897
• Native range: North America

About the apple blossom

Michigan adopted the apple blossom in 1897, honoring one of the state’s most important crops. The resolution singled out the fragrant native crabapple, Malus coronaria, praising its beauty as it blooms across Michigan’s orchards each spring.

Where it grows

Apple trees blossom across Michigan’s orchards in spring, their five-petaled flowers opening pink and fading to white before the fruit sets.

Michigan state flower FAQs

What is the state flower of Michigan?

Michigan’s state flower is the apple blossom (Malus coronaria), which it adopted in 1897.

When did Michigan adopt its state flower?

Michigan designated the apple blossom as its official state flower in 1897.

Why is the apple blossom Michigan’s state flower?

Michigan chose the apple blossom in 1897 to honor its major apple-growing industry, one of the largest in the country.

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