Crab Apples (Malus spp.)

By Hklbrries

Our native Crabapple will grow in upland and lowland conditions. Crabapple trees are beautiful small trees that bloom lovely pale pink blossoms in the spring. These blossoms are follwed by fruit of varying color and size, depending on the type of crabapple.

Our Southern Crabapples (Malus angustifolia) are about the size of a small plum and are yellow when ripe. The fruit can be collected in late summer and fall, depending on what zone you live in. They make a great jelly and preserves. The fruit is also eaten by a lot of different animals, so Crabapples are good trees to plant for the wildlife.

Description:

Parts used: Fruits

Large shrubs or small thorny trees with pinkish-white flowers followed by large greenish yellow or reddish apple-like fruit.

Uses: Fruit, jelly, preserves, cider

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Details

Adapted from squidoo.com

Preparation

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