Crabapple, Midwest
At a Glance
Latin Name: Malus baccata, manchurian
Mature Height: 25 ft-15-20' spread. Can be maintained for smaller height & spread.
Climate: Full Sun
Soil: Rapid Growth, Drought tolerant, Well drained moist slightly acidic soil PH 5.0-6.5.
Notes: White flower. Fruit is red, 3/8 inch in diameter, bears annually, and is persistent through winter
Wildlife: The fruit is a favorite food of the ruffed grouse, pheasant, woodpecker. Countless other birds rely upon the fruit, seed, buds, nectar, and flowers for food. Deer are drawn to crabapple trees for the fruit and to browse any new growth
Not Native to MI.
Crabapples are a group of small flowering trees used for conservation and landscape plantings. They are valued for their foliage, fruit, flowers, wildlife benefits, and variations in form and size.
Many varieties of conservation crabapples are hybrids of this species.
Pink or White flowers, edible berries.
Provides habitat for deer, ruffed grouse, pheasant, turkey and bees.
Bare Root Purchase Size: 6-12".