Crabapple

Image by gurineb Flowering crabapple is a popular ornamental tree that many people choose for landscaping for the attractive shape, spring flowers, and low-maintenance needs. Despite its hands-off nature,…

Image by F. D. Richards Malus is a genus of around 35 species native to Eurasia and North America. Prairifire is a small member of the genus that produces ornamental leaves, flowers and fruit. What is a…

Image by tverkhovinets Home gardeners usually select crabapple trees to complement the landscape with a compact tree, for flowers, or for pretty foliage, but like other ornamental trees, crabapple fruit will…

Image by apugach The weeping crabapple “Louisa” (Malus “Louisa”) has crimson buds in spring that open into fragrant, pink blossoms in summer. The woody branches “flow” downward, giving the tree the look of…

Image by AMCImages Growing crabapple trees in the landscape is commonplace for many homeowners, but if you haven’t yet tried it, you may be asking, “How do you grow crabapple trees?” Continue reading to find…

Image by MaxCab Who among us hasn’t been told at least once not to eat crabapples? Due to their frequently bad taste and the small amounts of cyanide in the seeds, it’s a common misconception that crabapples…

Image by skhoward Help, my crabapple isn’t flowering! Crabapple trees put on a real show in springtime with dense masses of blossoms in shades ranging from pure white to pink or rosy red. When a flowering…

Even if you lack a large garden space, you can still grow one of the many dwarf fruit trees such as the Camelot crabapple tree, Malus ‘Camzam.’ This deciduous crabapple tree bears fruit that not only attracts birds but can also be…

Image by AMCImages Louisa crabapple trees (Malus “Louisa”) make excellent choices for a variety of gardens. Even as far as zone 4, you can enjoy this pretty weeping ornamental and watch lovely, soft pink…

Image by QUILLE Moving a crabapple tree isn’t easy and there are no guarantees of success. However, transplanting crabapples is certainly possible, especially if the tree is still relatively young and small.…