Crabapple

Crabapple Care

Malus

What is the plant

Commonly known as Apple, this deciduous tree enchants amateur and professional gardeners with ripe, juicy fruits every harvesting season.

Malus species account for 30-55 varieties across the Rosaceae family. The plant is a deciduous tree that bears green to red fruits every harvesting season. The foliage is lance-shaped and has a smooth, glossy, deep-green texture. The tree produces fragrant blooms with five petals in spring. The flowers start out as pink and white, with the pink eventually fading out. Apple and Crabapple trees are usually grown for their fruits, the main identification feature. The fruits vary from green to deep red in color, sour to honey-sweet in taste, and soft to crispy in texture. The whole tree typically grows 10-12 feet (3-3.6 m) tall and spreads the branches in a canopy manner.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

19°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

4 - 7

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Sunlight
Full sun
Container
Growing Apple and Crabapple trees in a container, opt for a big enough pot. A 18-20 inches (45-50 cm) wide container with 10 gallons (40 litres) volume would be enough for a young tree. It’s important to choose a pot with draining holes to allow excess water to flow out, preventing rotting issues.
Fun fact
This fruit tree is grown to cover the nutritional need for fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. The fruits are widely used in culinary, apart from the usual consuming habit of eating them raw.