Crabapple

The Common Crabapple is a flowering, deciduous tree typically found growing in its native Europe and Turkey in woods containing oak. At maturity, it can reach a height of 32 feet. It is a food source for many undomesticated animals.  It can grow individually or in a small group along forest edges, thickets hedgerows, and roadsides as well as in a variety of soils, including clay. The genus name is Latin for apple. The species name means of the forest.

The Common Crabapple prefers a sunny location, but will grow in partial shade.  However, a sunny location with moist soil provides the best environment for producing flowers and fruits. It will tolerate most soil types, but prefers well-drained soils.