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Western Crabapple

Malus Fusca

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Overview

Malus fusca, commonly known as Western Crabapple or Pacific Crabapple, is a hardy deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 16-39 feet. It boasts a spread of 13-26 feet, with a picturesque, irregular growth habit. This North American native features fragrant white-pink blossoms in spring, followed by edible yellow-green fruit in fall. Ideal for wildlife gardens, it thrives in wet conditions and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type Tree
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — making it an exceptional choice for small gardens or as an understory tree in larger landscapes
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — Its multi-stemmed form and branching habit create a denseWestern Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — commonly known as Western Crabapple or Pacific CrabappleWestern Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — is a hardy deciduous shrub or small treeWestern Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — is a deciduous tree native to the Pacific NorthwestWestern Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — white to pinkish blossomsWestern Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — It typically grows to a modest height between 15 to 20 feet with a comparable spread+26

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rosaceae

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Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — making it an exceptional choice for small gardens or as an understory tree in larger landscapes
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — Its multi-stemmed form and branching habit create a dense
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — commonly known as Western Crabapple or Pacific Crabapple
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — is a hardy deciduous shrub or small tree
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — is a deciduous tree native to the Pacific Northwest
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — white to pinkish blossoms
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — It typically grows to a modest height between 15 to 20 feet with a comparable spread
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — reaching heights of 16-39 feet
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — This North American native features fragrant white-pink blossoms in spring
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — also known by its scientific name Malus fusca
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — followed by edible yellow-green fruit in fall
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — It boasts a spread of 13-26 feet, with a picturesque, irregular growth habit
Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, it thrives in wet conditions and prefers full sun to partial shade
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