Malus, Crabapples, Crab Apples, Spring Flowering Trees, Fall Fruit Tree
Among the most prized ornamental trees, flowering crabapples have long been a staple of landscape gardening. They are best known for their spectacular display of magnificent blooms in spring and colorful fall fruit. Their summer foliage, small stature, and various tree shapes add to their charm and give them year-round interest.
From fall into winter, crabapples put on a terrific display of colorful fruit in a wide array of colors, including pale lime, chartreuse with yellow highlights, various shades of gold often rouged with pink, orange, or bright red cheeks, bright orange, crimson, carmine, burgundy or even bishop’s purple. If persistent, their color parade can be enjoyed for months unless hungry birds feast on them.
We have compiled lists of varieties and cultivars with long-lasting fruits to help you select the best flowering crabapple for your yard.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Genus | Malus - Crab Apple |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Birds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Genus | Malus - Crab Apple |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Birds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
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