Flowering Crabapple

Malus spp.

Flowering Crabapples are the most spectacular spring-blooming small trees — covered in flowers so thick the branches disappear under clouds of pink, white, or red. The small fruits attract birds in fall and winter. Disease-resistant cultivars like 'Prairifire' (red-pink), 'Sugar Tyme' (white), and 'Royal Raindrops' (magenta with purple leaves) bloom reliably every year.

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

15-25 ft H × 15-25 ft W

Growth Rate

Moderate

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom Color

White, Pink, Red, Magenta (single or double)

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Choose disease-resistant cultivars — older varieties are plagued by scab, rust, and fire blight. Prune water sprouts and crossing branches in late winter. Remove suckers from rootstock. Fruits can be messy — choose persistent-fruit varieties if fruit drop is a concern.