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 5–8

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) — reaching heights of 16-39 feet

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — It boasts a spread of 13-26 feet, with a picturesque, irregular growth habit

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — This North American native features fragrant white-pink blossoms in spring

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — followed by edible yellow-green fruit in fall

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, it thrives in wet conditions and prefers full sun to partial shade

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae

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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) — reaching heights of 16-39 feet

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — It boasts a spread of 13-26 feet, with a picturesque, irregular growth habit

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — This North American native features fragrant white-pink blossoms in spring

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — followed by edible yellow-green fruit in fall

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — Ideal for wildlife gardens, it thrives in wet conditions and prefers full sun to partial shade

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — also known by its scientific name Malus fusca

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — is a deciduous tree native to the Pacific Northwest

Western Crabapple (Malus Fusca) — It typically grows to a modest height between 15 to 20 feet with a comparable spread

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) — white to pinkish blossoms

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