Smith, R.W.
Malus coronaria (L.) P. Mill.
Sweet crabapple, American crab
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
A 20-30 ft.
tree with a short trunk and wide-spreading head. Flowers are white, tinged with rose. Yellow-green
fruit is not showy by ornamental standards.
The common crabapple of the Ohio Valley, it is sometimes planted as an ornamental. Double-flowered varieties have a greater number of larger and deeper pink flowers. The
fruit can be made into preserves and cider.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Tree Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit: Green
Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DE , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MI , MO , NJ , NY , NC , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV , WI , WY , DC
Canada: BC ,
ON Native Distribution: C. NY to s. WI, s. to DE, upland NC, GA & TN & n.e. AR
Native Habitat: Stream banks; open woods; woodland edges
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist soils.
Conditions Comments: Very susceptible to rust.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Crabapple thickets provide nesting sites, shelter, and food for large and small birds.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds
Last Update: 2012-05-07
