Crabapple
Malus spp.
Crabapples are the ultimate four-season ornamental tree: spring flowers, summer foliage, fall fruit, and winter branching structure. Disease-resistant varieties like 'Prairifire' and 'Sugar Tyme' provide spectacular color without the maintenance headaches of older cultivars. Persistent fruit feeds birds all winter.
Care Guide
Full sun for best bloom and disease resistance. Well-drained soil. Choose disease-resistant varieties (scab, rust, fire blight resistance). Prune in late winter to open canopy for air circulation. Water during establishment.
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