Crabapple

Crabapples can be wonderful small trees for the Colorado Springs area. They bloom in mid-May with gorgeous flowers that range in color from white to pink.

Once established, crabapple trees can be quite drought tolerant. They also have nice fall color. 

There are many different cultivars available for sale. Be sure to choose a cultivar that is resistant to fireblight, doesn't get larger than desired when mature, and has the desired fruiting habit (no fruit produced, edible fruit that drops in fall, or persistent fruit that hangs on the tree into winter).

Check with Colorado State University for recommended crabapple cultivars.

 

Crabapple

Crabapples can be wonderful small trees for the Colorado Springs area. They bloom in mid-May with gorgeous flowers that range in color from white to pink.

Once established, crabapple trees can be quite drought tolerant. They also have nice fall color. 

There are many different cultivars available for sale. Be sure to choose a cultivar that is resistant to fireblight, doesn't get larger than desired when mature, and has the desired fruiting habit (no fruit produced, edible fruit that drops in fall, or persistent fruit that hangs on the tree into winter).

Check with Colorado State University for recommended crabapple cultivars.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Malus

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Pronunciation

MAL-us

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Mature Height

15 to 30 ft.

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Mature Spread

15 to 30 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

white, pink, or fuschia depending on the cultivar

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Bloom time

May

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-7

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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