Crabapple, any of several small trees of the genus Malus, in the rose family (Rosaceae). Crabapples are native to North America and Asia and are widely grown for their attractive form, spring flower display, and decorative fruits.

Malus (/ ˈmeɪləs / [3] or / ˈmæləs /) is a genus of about 32–57 species [4] of small deciduous trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae, including the domesticated orchard apple, crab apples (sometimes known in North America as crabapples) and wild apples. The genus is native to the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere.

2024年5月3日 · These small to medium-sized trees are extremely popular for their fragrant, delicate spring blossoms. Crabapple trees are normally planted from potted nursery specimens in the fall. They have a moderate growth rate of 12 to 24 inches per year, and a 5-gallon potted tree may take three to five years or even longer before it flowers heavily.

2024年4月13日 · 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 the perfect crabapple for your landscape.

2024年7月30日 · The crabapple tree, with its clusters of fragrant pom-pom spring flowers, striking fall foliage, and dangling winter fruits is a splendid landscape tree. Add small stature to the list of attributes and you have a fitting choice for almost any landscape.

2023年7月14日 · Crabapple trees are stunning ornamental flowering trees. Crabapple flowers come in spectacular shades of pink, white, cream, purple, orange, and red. Crabapple trees produce small fruits called crabapples that generally have a tart taste.

2025年3月12日 · The American Crabapple is a stunning North American native flowering tree. Discover ideal planting locations, care tips, and common challenges for this beauty. Skip to content

2025年2月25日 · 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 of crabapple trees, but here are the …

Crab apple trees (Malus spp.) are renowned for their stunning springtime blooms and decorative fruits that grace landscapes well into winter. Their lifespan varies widely among species and conditions but generally ranges from 30 to 70 years, providing decades of beauty and shade. Native: Crabapples are native to Kazakhstan and North America.

Among the most prized of 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.