Southern Crabapple
Southern crabapple blossoms
Crabapple Tree 'Southern'
Crabapple Tree 'Southern'
Crabapple Tree 'Southern'
Southern Crabapple
Southern crabapple blossoms
Crabapple Tree 'Southern'
Crabapple Tree 'Southern'
Crabapple Tree 'Southern'

Crabapple Tree 'Southern'

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TheĀ Malus AngustifoliaĀ - 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 pinkĀ blossomsĀ adorn the slim, bare branches in the spring followed by lush green, oblong,Ā serrated leaves. In autumn, small yellow-greenĀ fruit on long stalksĀ drop, with size ranging from Ā¾-1ā€ in diameter and a slightly sour taste ripening for pickingĀ inĀ September.

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    Product Features


    Spring Blooms

    Produces fragrant pink to pale rose flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge ā€” 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

    Ā 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.

    This Southern Crabapple Tree comes in a 1 Gallon pot

    Size: Mature size can reach 15'- 20' x 10'- 15'

    Light: Full sun to partial shade (6 hours or more of direct sunlight)

    Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 View Map

    Native to North America

    Characteristics: 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.

    Soil, Water, Fertilize: Moist, loamy, slightly acidic, well-draining soil with the pH 6.0 - 8.0. Prune in late winter to promote growth and shape the tree. Fertilize in early spring.

    *Due to California Department of Agriculture, we cannot ship this item to the state of California*

    *We cannot send plants to Alaska or Hawaii.

    *Plants ship dormant in winter months.

    *Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.

    Can be grown wherever apples prove hardy. Its best adaptation is in the Midwestern and northeastern parts of the country.

    Grows well in most kinds of soil although its best performance has been recorded on loam soils.

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    Hardiness zone for this plant: 4 - 9

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