Crabapples Plant List

Flowering crabapples (Malus) are perhaps the showiest flowering trees in our spring landscape. In May, before leafing out, the trees burst into bloom creating a breathtaking show of color in reds, pinks or white. In September small red, maroon or gold fruit adorn the trees. Not messy at all, the fruit may stay on the tree through the winter if the birds don’t devour it first. Crabs prefer well-drained soil and require at least 6 hours of direct sun for general health as well as for best flower and fruit development. Little pruning is required. If needed, prune immediately after bloom since most crabapples set buds for the next season in mid-June to early July.

Name	Form	HxW	Description
Chestnut	Rounded	20’x20’	Green leaves with white flowers. A University of Minnesota variety with 2” edible red fruit. Like its name, the flavor is rich and nutty. Great for eating fresh and used for sauces. Excellent scab resistance.
Donald Wyman	Rounded	20’x24’	Glossy, medium green leaves. Single white flowers. Persistent, 3/8 ” bright red fruit is abundant. Good disease resistance.
Firebird M. sargentii	Spreading	8’x10’	Dark green leaves. Red buds open to profuse white flowers. 3/8 ” dark red fruit persists well into winter. Very heavy bloomer and a gorgeous, abundant display of fruit. Perfect for size-restricted spaces. Excellent disease resistance.
Gladiator	Upright	20’x9’	Bronzy purple, glossy leaves. Bright pink flowers. 3/ 8” red-purple fruit. Narrow form great for space-challenged sites, under power lines or as a tall flowering hedge! Excellent disease resistance.
Indian Summer	Rounded	15’x20’	Purple leaves becoming green in summer. Deep rose red flowers. 3⁄4” red fruit is persistent and will attract birds. Orange-red fall foliage. Good disease resistance.
Marilee	Upright Narrow	24’x10’	Fruitless variety with green leaves and double white flowers. Shaped like an inverted cone. Good disease resistance.
Pink Spires	Oval	15’x12’	Bronze-green leaves. Early and long-lasting bright pink flowers. Persistent 1⁄2” purple-red fruit. Dense, upright branching forming a symmetrical oval crown. Fair scab resistance, excellent cedar-apple rust resistance.
Prairie Rose	Rounded	20’x20’	Green leaves. Variety of a native crabapple. Fragrant, double deep pink flowers. Large (1 1/4" to 11/ 2”) yellowish green fruit is excellent for wildlife. Best for natural areas.
Purple Prince	Rounded	18’x18’	Purple leaves becoming bronze-green. Rose-red flowers and persistent 3/8” maroon to dark purple fruit. Interesting cherry-like purplish bark. Excellent disease resistance.
Red Jewel	Upright Vase	18’x12’	Green leaves. Pure white, single flowers. 1/ 2 ”, brilliant red fruit is persistent until March. Narrower than many standard crabapples and the most disease resistant variety that we carry.
Royal Raindrops	Upright Vase	18’x12’	Deeply cut purple leaves, aging to reddish green. Bright pinkish red flowers. 1/ 2” red fruit is persistent. Orange-red fall foliage. Excellent disease resistance.
Sarah	Rounded	8’x10’	Green leaves. Fragrant, semi-double pure white flowers. Persistent 1/3 " orange-red fruit. Excellent disease resistance.
Sargent	Spreading	8’x12’	Dark green foliage. Profuse, fragrant white flowers. 1/4 " dark red fruit is favored by birds. Blooms heavily every other year. May be pruned into formal shapes. Excellent disease resistance.
Spring Sensation M. sargentii	Spreading	10’x10’	Minimal to no fruit. Dense, red-tinged foliage. Dark rose to rose-magenta flower buds open to abundant pink-tinted flowers. Excellent disease resistance. Chicagoland Grows selection.
Spring Snow	Oval	20’x15’	Fruitless. Green leaves and fragrant pure white flowers. A clean choice for use near patios, courtyards and walkways. Nice formal silhouette.
Tina M. sargentii	Spreading	5’x6’	Medium green foliage. Dwarf form. Bright red buds open to single white flowers. 1/4” bright red fruit. Excellent disease resistance. Shrub form
Tina’s Ruby	Rounded	5’x6’	Rich maroon spring leaves hold their color well into summer, gradually fading to reddish green. Dark pink flowers are followed by tiny orange-red fruit. Purplish-maroon branches add winter interest. Excellent disease resistance.