American Crabapple
Size: 12-18”
Soil Moisture: Moist
American Crabapple trees, Malus coronaria, are popular for the white and pink flowers they produce in April, May, and June. The tree is native to Michigan, and many of the northern United States. As an ornamental tree, the showy flowers appear in spring and produce a lovely fragrant scent. The golden yellow or green fruit are attractive through autumn. The leaves turn from a darker green to a light, almost yellow, green in autumn.
In spring, the nectar in the flowers attracts native bees, honeybees, and other pollinators. The American Crabapple fruit is a food source to many animal species like birds, deer, raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, and foxes. The branches and leaves of the trees that form a round foliage are used as cover for wildlife, like birds and their nests. The fruit is juicy and edible to humans, but tastes slightly sour. Crabapples are often used for jelly and preserves.
The American Crabapple grows up to 30 feet if planted in a sunny location with a moist, loamy soil. This tree can tolerate shade but does need to have at least 2-6 hours of sunlight each day.
Do not plant under power lines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Buds: T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.orghttps://www.forestryimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=5509853
Size: 12-18”
Soil Moisture: Moist
American Crabapple trees, Malus coronaria, are popular for the white and pink flowers they produce in April, May, and June. The tree is native to Michigan, and many of the northern United States. As an ornamental tree, the showy flowers appear in spring and produce a lovely fragrant scent. The golden yellow or green fruit are attractive through autumn. The leaves turn from a darker green to a light, almost yellow, green in autumn.
In spring, the nectar in the flowers attracts native bees, honeybees, and other pollinators. The American Crabapple fruit is a food source to many animal species like birds, deer, raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, and foxes. The branches and leaves of the trees that form a round foliage are used as cover for wildlife, like birds and their nests. The fruit is juicy and edible to humans, but tastes slightly sour. Crabapples are often used for jelly and preserves.
The American Crabapple grows up to 30 feet if planted in a sunny location with a moist, loamy soil. This tree can tolerate shade but does need to have at least 2-6 hours of sunlight each day.
Do not plant under power lines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Buds: T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.orghttps://www.forestryimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=5509853
Size: 12-18”
Soil Moisture: Moist
American Crabapple trees, Malus coronaria, are popular for the white and pink flowers they produce in April, May, and June. The tree is native to Michigan, and many of the northern United States. As an ornamental tree, the showy flowers appear in spring and produce a lovely fragrant scent. The golden yellow or green fruit are attractive through autumn. The leaves turn from a darker green to a light, almost yellow, green in autumn.
In spring, the nectar in the flowers attracts native bees, honeybees, and other pollinators. The American Crabapple fruit is a food source to many animal species like birds, deer, raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, and foxes. The branches and leaves of the trees that form a round foliage are used as cover for wildlife, like birds and their nests. The fruit is juicy and edible to humans, but tastes slightly sour. Crabapples are often used for jelly and preserves.
The American Crabapple grows up to 30 feet if planted in a sunny location with a moist, loamy soil. This tree can tolerate shade but does need to have at least 2-6 hours of sunlight each day.
Do not plant under power lines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Buds: T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.orghttps://www.forestryimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=5509853