Crabapple | Description, Tree, Fruit, Varieties, & Facts | Britannica
crabapple, any of several small trees of the genus Malus, in the rose family (Rosaceae). Crabapples are native to North America and Asia. They are widely grown for their attractive growth habit, spring …
Malus - Wikipedia
Varieties of crabapple are selected to bloom contemporaneously with the apple variety in an orchard planting, and the crabs are planted every sixth or seventh tree, or limbs of a crab tree are grafted …
13 Types of Crabapple Trees for Color and Fruit
Feb 25, 2025 · Crabapple trees light up spring landscapes with their fragrant blooms. The springtime show is followed by jewel-like fruit that attracts birds and adds pretty fall color. There are many types …
20 Different Types of Crabapple Trees & Identifying Features
Aug 27, 2025 · Explore the colorful world of crabapple trees with our guide to 20 different types. Learn about their unique identifying features, including blossom colors and fruit shapes, to help you select …
Crabapple Trees - How to Grow and Care for Flowering Crabapples ...
Floweirng crabapple trees have showy spring flowers and brightly colored fruit from late summer through fall. Many grow 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, but there are also smaller dwarf varieties. Discover the …
Crab Apple: Plant Care and Best Varieties for Your Garden
Choose from varieties like Japanese Maple for fiery fall colors, Crabapple for spring blossoms, or Witch Hazel for winter blooms. These compact trees offer year-round beauty, from vibrant foliage to unique …
Crabapples | Chicago Botanic Garden
Dec 28, 2025 · Crabapples belong to the genus Malus, a group of small flowering deciduous trees and shrubs in the Roseaceae (rose) family. There are more than two dozen species of crabapples found …
Crabapple - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Give apple trees plenty of sun and plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil. Once established they are drought tolerant. Generally, apple trees do best in cold winter and cool summer …
Crabapples: Classic Spring-Flowering Trees for Any Garden Space
Apr 10, 2025 · From tall and upright to short and weeping, there’s plenty of crabapples to choose from. If you have limited space, these trees add a natural look in small groups or as a specimen. I’ve had the …
CRABAPPLE - MALUS SPP | The UFOR Nursery & Lab
Crab apple cultivars can grow in a variety of different site conditions such as valleys and lower slopes, borders of forests, fence rows, fields, and along streams in prairies. The main preference for all …