Photo by: Susan Trammel, Paynes Prairie FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

southern crabapple

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Malus angustifolia

Family:

Rosaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

tree

Size:

to 30 ft tall by to 20 ft wide

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

white,pink

Fruit Color:

yellow

Phenology:

Deciduous; blooms early spring. Relatively short lived.

Noted For:

Showy Flowers, Interesting Bark

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Speciman tree especially valued for its mid-spring flowers. Use where its small size is an attribute.

Considerations:

Availability:

Quality Nurseries, Native Nurseries, Seed

Propagation:

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Clay, Loam

Soil pH:

Slightly acidic

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Birds

Attracts pollinators, primarily bees. 

Many birds and mammals enjoy feasting on the fruits. 

Native Habitats:

Moist-dry sites. Open woods.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

Fruit may be used for jams and jellies. It's naturally rich in pectin, so don't add any when making the jelly.  Also used for making cider.

General Comments:

Grow in sites with good air circulation.



Listed as Threatened by the FDACS.  Please acquire only from reputable sources with appropriate permits.