09/05/2022
CRABAPPLE BASICS
Botanical name:
Malus
Zones:
4-8
Size:
Most grow 15 to 20 feet tall and wide. There are also dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties that range in height from under 5 feet to 10 feet.
Forms:
May be rounded, spreading, columnar, vase-shaped, or weeping, depending on the cultivar.
Exposure:
Full sun, minimum 6 hours per day.
Bloom Time:
Mid to late spring, with the length of bloom ranging from 1 to 2 weeks.
Flowers:
Single, semi-double or fully double in white, pink, magenta, or red. Very fragrant. Many varieties have darker buds that lighten in color as the flowers reach full bloom.
Foliage:
Usually green, but some varieties have foliage with purple, red, or bronze tones. Fall leaf color may be orange, red, gold, or bronze, depending on the cultivar.
Fruit:
Ripens from late summer to mid-fall and often clings to the branches through winter. Usually the fruit is red, resembling small cherries, but some cultivars produce yellow, maroon, or orange fruit.
