Crabapples perfect for home landscape. 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 ...

There is an especially attractive weeping variety called Ruby Falls that has large, purple heart-shaped leaves. Crabapple trees are also beautiful, but have a somewhat deserved "bad reputation." ...

Some of the trees have showy fall display ranging from yellow to red to orange to purple. The branching of crab apple trees make interesting silhouettes for winter interest when leaves are absent.

Whether your patio is next to your house or a little farther away, planting a tree can be an easy way to provide shade. “If the weather is hot, it can be 20 degrees cooler in the shade than being in ...

A flowering crab apple checks all the boxes. “They really are stunning trees,” said Julie Janoski, manager of the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “In May, they’re just ...

Crabapple branches drenched in white, pink, or red blossoms are a strong enticement to go out and buy one of these trees. First, however, put a little thought into which variety you plant. There ...

Pausing under a crab apple tree in full bloom is like standing beneath a living, breathing, buzzing firmament - one that happens to be pink (or white, coral or rose). Hundreds or even thousands of ...

Crabapple branches drenched in white, pink or red blossoms are a strong enticement to go out and buy one of these trees. First, however, put a little thought into which variety you plant. There ...

Since 2012, Borger said the all-volunteer Littleton Crabapple Route, Inc. has planted around 200 new trees, all of the non-fruit-bearing variety. Many replaced other trees that died since the ...