Crabapple Tree
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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
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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
Ability
Winter Feast
Crabapple Tree's tiny fruits cling to branches, providing crucial food for birds and wildlife through harsh winter months.
Ability
Pollinator Party
Crabapple Tree produces abundant, often fragrant flowers, acting as a vibrant beacon for bees and other vital pollinators.
Ability
Seed Spreader
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
- 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
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Fruit Tree
A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Crab AppleWild Apple
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Crabapple Tree?
4.5-9 m
How wide does Crabapple Tree spread?
4-8 m
Is Crabapple Tree edible?
Yes
How big is Crabapple Tree?
15-30 cm
How long does Crabapple Tree live?
30-70 years
Where is Crabapple Tree usually found?
Gardens and parks
What kind of fruit does Crabapple Tree produce?
Pome
How fast does Crabapple Tree grow?
Medium
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