Crabapples on dwarf rootstock don’t take up much space. Although these can still grow up to 12 feet tall, they can be easily managed in a small garden, with judicious pruning.

How wide do crabapple trees get?

Mature Height/Spread. There is a wide variety of tree sizes and forms of crabapples. The height and width of the crown or canopy can range from 10 to 25 feet. Most are trees of various forms, but some are mounded and shrubby.

What is the life span of a flowering crab apple tree?

Whether you have a crabapple tree in your garden or want to plant one, expect it to live between 30 to 70 years. From what we found, most crabapple varieties have similar lifespans and will produce flowers each spring. When it comes to how fast they grow, crabapples are slower-growing trees versus other species.

Do crabapple trees attract birds?

Crabapples. With their long-lasting fruit, Crabapple trees are an excellent source of food for birds in the winter. Cardinals, cedar waxwings, and robins are especially drawn to crabapples. Like most apple trees, it’s best to plant at least two crabapples so they can cross-pollinate.

Are flowering crabapple trees poisonous to dogs?

Having an apple flowering plant in your yard offers a beautiful burst of spring color and edible fruits. Unfortunately, crab apples and dogs don’t mix. Crab apple seeds, stems, and leaves are all toxic to your family pet.

Is there a dwarf crabapple tree?

Crabapple Trees with Dwarf Form Crabapple tree varieties that come in dwarf forms are also suitable as patio trees, growing in containers. Sargent (Malus sargentii), ‘Jewelberry’ (Malus ‘Jewelberry’) and Sargent ‘Tina’ (Malus sargentii ‘Tina’) are dwarf crabapple varieties that thrive in USDA zones 4 through 8.

How far should a crabapple tree be from a house?

Planting Near Buildings Plant crabapple trees about 8 to 10 feet away from buildings or garden walls and 6 to 8 feet from the corner of a building. This spacing works for single-story houses and barns where, at maturity, the canopy will extend over the structure.

How fast does crabapple grow?

13 to 24 inches per year
Many crabapple cultivars grow at a greater rate of 13 to 24 inches per year. The flowering tea crabapple (Malus hupehensis), hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8, grows at a rate of 24 inches per year.

Does a crabapple tree bloom every year?

A crabapple tree will typically flower every year. However, certain cultivars of the Malus plant bloom heavily on alternate years and very little or not at all other years. Some examples of crabapples with alternating blooming schedules include the Arnold, Dolgo, Redbud, and Sargent cultivars.

Do hummingbirds like crabapple blossoms?

Spring crabapple trees burst into bloom in shades of white, red, and pink. As a bonus, crabapples can pollinate most kinds of apple trees within a certain radius, which is potentially beneficial for both you and your neighbors.

How to plant a crabapple tree?

When to Plant a Crabapple Tree. Plant crabapple trees in the spring after danger of frost is passed and into fall before the first frost of the season.

How many types of crabapple trees are there?

Dolgo Crabapple Trees. Dolgo crabapple trees get to roughly 35 feet in height and can be either edible or ornamental.

What does a crabapple look like?

A crabapple that looks like a bush or shrub, with multiple trunks and a somewhat spreading, rather than upright form, is probably meant to be that way. Often, such specimens are varieties of Sargent’s crabapple, which grows 6 to 8 feet tall and 9 to 15 feet wide, with a rounded habit.