Malus angustifolia
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Southern Crabapple
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: | Interesting bark, Showy flowers |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Speciman tree especially valued for its mid-spring flowers. Use where its small size is an attribute. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Propagation: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability: | Native nurseries, Quality nurseries, Seed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun, Part Shade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| (Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Not wet but not extremely dry) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: | Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Not wet but not extremely dry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray/ Salty Soil Tolerance: | Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil or other substrate: | Clay, Loam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil pH: | Slightly acidic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ecology
| Wildlife: |
Many birds and mammals enjoy feasting on the fruits. | |
| Insects: | Attracts pollinators, primarily bees. | |
| Native Habitats: | Moist-dry sites. Open woods. |
Distribution and Planting Zones
Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
8A 8B 9A 9B
USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures
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. |