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Crabapple Tree

Malus coronaria

Crabapple Trees have beautiful flowers and small, tart apples! They look lovely in gardens and parks.

Habitat: Gardens and parks

Appearance

The Crabapple Tree is a small, often gnarled deciduous tree with a rounded canopy. It bursts with fragrant white, pink, or red blossoms in spring, followed by tiny, brightly colored fruits that often persist through winter.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusMalus

Crabapple Tree

Interesting facts

Many crabapple varieties boast highly fragrant flowers that can perfume an entire springtime garden!

Some ancient crabapple trees can live for over 100 years, becoming majestic garden features!

The smallest crabapples can be no bigger than a blueberry, yet still hold several seeds inside!

Their tiny, tart fruits are packed with pectin, perfect for making yummy jelly!

Special abilities

Crabapple Tree's tiny fruits cling to branches, providing crucial food for birds and wildlife through harsh winter months.

Crabapple Tree produces abundant, often fragrant flowers, acting as a vibrant beacon for bees and other vital pollinators.

Crabapple Tree's small, edible fruits are eaten by animals, helping disperse its seeds far and wide to grow new trees.

Measurements & details

Height: 4.5-9 m
Canopy Spread: 4-8 m
Is Edible: Yes
Trunk Diameter: 15-30 cm
Lifespan: 30-70 years
Fruit Type: Pome
Growth Rate: Medium
Leaf Type: Deciduous

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits abundant flowers for nectar.

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Consumes persistent fruits in winter.

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Browses on young twigs, leaves, and fallen fruit.

shelters

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

Nests in cavities or dense branches.

Traits

Deciduous

Discover the magic of plants that shed all their leaves during a particular season, often putting on a spectacular show of fall colors first. They get ready for a fresh start!

Spring Blooming

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with these cheerful plants that burst into beautiful flowers as spring awakens the world.

Broadleaf Tree

Discover magnificent trees that have wide, flat leaves, unlike the needles of pine trees! These are often the trees that change colors beautifully in autumn.

Fruit Bearing

These amazing plants develop fruits, which often contain seeds and are sometimes delicious treats for us or wildlife. They're nature's way of spreading new life!

Fruit Tree

Discover trees that grow delicious fruits, providing a natural bounty of snacks for people and animals alike. Imagine picking an apple right from the branch!

Edible

Find plants that are safe and delicious to eat, offering tasty treats and nourishment from nature's pantry. Always check with an adult before tasting!