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treePerennialEdible
Crabapple
Malus spp.
Also known as: crabapple tree, flowering crabapple
Ornamental tree with spectacular spring bloom and small persistent fruit. Excellent apple tree pollinator. Fruit makes superb jelly.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing120–240″
Row Spacing120–240″
Planting Depth—
Height96–300″
Spread96–300″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
730–1095 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–8
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–8
Choose disease-resistant varieties. Excellent pollinator for apple trees. Fruit too tart for fresh eating but makes superb jelly and cider blends.
Companion Plants
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