Crabapple Tree 'Southern'
Crabapple Tree 'Southern'
The Malus Angustifolia - Southern Crabapple is a small species of crabapple native to the eastern and southern -central regions of the United States. Beautiful clusters of fragrant small pink blossoms adorn the slim, bare branches in the spring followed by lush green, oblong, serrated leaves. In autumn, small yellow-green fruit on long stalks drop, with size ranging from ¾-1” in diameter and a slightly sour taste ripening for picking in September.
Product Features
Spring Blooms
Produces fragrant pink to pale rose flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge — a big draw for pollinators..
Cold Hardy
The tree thrives in USDA zones 4-9, tolerating a range of climates, though it performs best in temperate areas with distinct seasons.
Wildlife Benefits
Produces edible fruit for song birds, birds, deer, and other small animals. Produces pink to white blossoms that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Self-Fertile. Produces fruit in 3-4 years.
Uses
Cider & Jelly: While sour raw, the fruit can be made into jelly, preserves, or old-fashioned crabapple cider.
Due to California Department of Agriculture, we cannot ship this item to the state of California.