When the late Melvin Bergeson, longtime Fertile, Minn., nursery man, introduced the Red Splendor flowering crabapple back in 1948, little did he know what impact it would have on the region. Today, ...

Crabapples don’t have much of a following in the Northwest — yet. Extend the tree-blooming season with these varieties. We are blessed with an extended parade of flowering trees in the Northwest.

Stunning spring blooms? Check. 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, ...

This spring has been beautiful in Eastern Iowa with all the trees and shrubs in full bloom. It is tempting to make a selection on a new tree or shrub for your own yard based upon the beauty of a tree ...

Related to roses, crabapple trees have clusters of spring flowers made up of five, often slightly cupped petals which are followed by small apple-like fruits. Crabapples are distinguished from eating ...

Crab apple trees (malus species) are closely related to apple trees, but with smaller, edible fruits. Many homeowners remember crab apple trees as messy and would never consider planting one in the ...

As I drive around town, I have been enjoying the spectacular display from the crabapple trees shouting that spring is here. When their canopies are full of blossoms in white, pink and red, it is easy ...