While the ornamental crabapple tree is a common landscaping choice for homeowners, with beautiful blooms in the spring, it is not unusual for trees to fall prey to an array of diseases and pests ...

Q: My crabapple tree has a lot of suckers. Is there a spray that will stop the sucker growth? A: Most ornamental crabapples are grafted trees. The root stock is selected because it is vigorous and … ...

A: Yes, it is entirely possible that your crabapple and your 'Fuji' apple tree have been engaging in some "hanky-panky." Apples and crabapples can interbreed freely because they are the same plant ...

Q: I'm looking to plant a small ornamental tree in our back yard, maybe something that blooms pink. I have a 'Prairiefire' crabapple that's done well. I like to feed the birds, and they pick the ...

There are lots of small-to-medium sized ornamental trees to choose from. We like Hawthorn, serviceberry, white fringetree, crabapple, tree lilac, ornamental cherry and ornamental pear.

Many American ornamental crabapples have Chinese crabapple (Malus floribunda) in their history. Modern edible apples are thought to be derived from ancient crabapple varieties.

My memory is typically short, but I remember the winter of 2002-2003 (when this tree was planted) as a normal winter - and the first normal winter we experienced in Michigan in 8 to 10 years.