Plant Description
Malus fusca
Western Crabapple is a native apple tree with fragrant blooms. It produces small green or red fruit, and has red and yellow leaves in the fall. Western Crabapple is also sometimes known as Pacific Crabapple.
A Western Crabapple tree seen from a distance.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 15 ft |
| Mature Height | 35 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate-Rapid |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | High |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | High |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3-8 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | April-July |
| Habitat |
Riparian forests and wetland edges |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | M. fusca |
