Crabapple

Crabapple's clustered pom-pom flowers light up the spring, but the trees attract even more attention in winter landscapes. Scarlet, gold, or orange fruit dangles from bare boughs, attracting flocks of birds. The craggy trunks and gnarled branches are also picturesque in mixed borders. Crabapple varieties flower in white, pink, or deep rose. They prefer well-drained, acidic soil but will tolerate heavier soil.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

3-8

Plant Type:

Tree

Plant Height:

15-25 feet tall

Plant Width:

15-25 feet wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders,Privacy,Slopes,Groundcover

Special Features:

Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Fall Color,Winter Interest,Attracts Birds

Top Varieties

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'Adirondack' crabapple

Malus 'Adirondack' is a disease-resistant introduction that boasts dark pink buds and white blooms, followed by orange-red fruits. It grows 18 feet tall and wide. Zones 4-8
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'Centurion' crabapple

Malus 'Centurion' develops into an oval-shape tree when mature. It bears reddish new foliage, rose-red flowers, and persistent red fruits. It grows 25 feet tall and 20 feet wide. Zones 4-8
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'Louisa' crabapple

Malus 'Louisa' is a disease-resistant weeping form crowned with white blossoms and orange-gold fruit. It grows 15 feet tall and wide. Zones 5-8
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'Prairifire' crabapple

Malus 'Prairifire' is an upright type with purple new foliage in spring and deeply colored rose-pink blossoms. It grows 20 feet tall and wide. Zones 4-8
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Garden Plans

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Corner of Shrubs
Walk to Front Door
Fall Color Garden Plan

Propagation

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Seed
Stem Cuttings
Grafting