Tree that fits in small yards? Check. Fruit for the birds? Check. A flowering crab apple checks all the boxes. “They really are stunning trees,” said Julie Janoski, ...

S mall trees are perfect for a compact garden and can add privacy, color, and vibrancy to your landscape as long as you ...

Crab apple trees (malus species) are closely related to apple trees, but with smaller, ... Birds, small mammals, deer and even insects will dine on the smorgasbord of blossoms and fruit.

The small crab apple tree, Malus sylvestris, is both a pretty addition to a garden and great for wildlife, supporting about 93 different species of insect in the UK. The flowers it produces in May are ...

Small upright trees make great alternatives to mutilated old shade trees that have lost their battle with overhead power lines and the utility ... The crab apple is gorgeous in bud, flower and ...

As for crab apple’s nutrition, they’re a good source of vitamin C and have small amounts of other nutrients. One cup of raw crab apples has 83.6 calories and contains low levels of iron ...

Q: We have a Malus (ornamental crab apple tree) in our back garden, which has grown from small to its present 20ft over 15 years. It buds and flowers nicely, but then turns a bit shabby. It doesn ...