Tree
Crabapple
Malus species and hybrids
Features
Pink, white or red flowering in spring; fruit late summer into fall and winter; some cultivars have interesting foliage.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soils; slightly acid soil.
Cultivars
There are hundreds of cultivars available. Those listed below reflect cultivars that show some disease resistance. FB is fireblight, SC is apple scab, PM is powdery mildew and CR is cedar rust.
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Mature Height
8-40 Feet
(Varies by species)
Size
Small
Medium
Mature Form
Varies by species and cultivar
Native To:
Varies by species and cultivar
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Tolerance
Wind
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Massing
Patio
Shade
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Pests and Problems
Animal Damage
Bacterial Disease
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Insect Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Scale insects, borers, aphids, Japanese beetles, fireblight, cedar-apple rust, apple scab, canker.
Additional Notes
Related Resources
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