In May, medium-tall trees bear prolific small blooms of various shades of white, red and pink that elicit a smile even from the crabbiest of humans. They’re called crabapple trees, and they’re easy to ...

With beautiful foliage, spring flowers and fall fruit, crabapple trees tick every box, and there's a variety to suit everyone ...

Crab apple trees (malus species) are closely related to apple trees, but with smaller, edible fruits. Many homeowners remember crab apple trees as messy and would never consider planting one in the ...

A crabapple (Malus sylvestris) is defined as an apple that at maturity is less than two inches in diameter. This deciduous tree is typically found growing in the wild in wooded areas containing oak ...

Crabapples don’t have much of a following in the Northwest — yet. Extend the tree-blooming season with these varieties. We are blessed with an extended parade of flowering trees in the Northwest.

For people who like to garden or just be outdoors, May is a great month. Even if it’s too rainy, too dry, or too cold, plants still continue to grow, trees bud out, and animals cooped up for the ...

Crabapple trees add an ornamental flare to property each spring with their pink-and-white flowers, which exude a sweet fragrance and attract cardinals to your yard. They also yield tart fruit you can ...

Q. I enjoy the Plant Medic column. Do you have any knowledge about the sad condition of crabapple trees in the Allen County area? Is there a blight going amongst them? A. Crabapples are native to both ...