Malus fusca (Pacific Crabapple)
This medium-sized deciduous tree is native to the PNW and very useful in large garden settings or combined with other trees and shrubs to make a mixed-species hedgerow. Its has lovely clusters of pure-white flowers that bloom in spring—supporting pollinators—followed by late-season tiny “crapapple” fruits that provide habitat for many songbirds. In fall, the leaves turn a lovely pinkish-orange or yellow.
It grows up to 30' tall (depending on the environment) and thrives in moist or dry soils, making it a great option with difficult soil or moisture types. It is a great candidate for along streams or ponds, and is often utilized to help stabilize banks. You can plant this in full sun to partial shade—it is very adaptable.
This medium-sized deciduous tree is native to the PNW and very useful in large garden settings or combined with other trees and shrubs to make a mixed-species hedgerow. Its has lovely clusters of pure-white flowers that bloom in spring—supporting pollinators—followed by late-season tiny “crapapple” fruits that provide habitat for many songbirds. In fall, the leaves turn a lovely pinkish-orange or yellow.
It grows up to 30' tall (depending on the environment) and thrives in moist or dry soils, making it a great option with difficult soil or moisture types. It is a great candidate for along streams or ponds, and is often utilized to help stabilize banks. You can plant this in full sun to partial shade—it is very adaptable.
This medium-sized deciduous tree is native to the PNW and very useful in large garden settings or combined with other trees and shrubs to make a mixed-species hedgerow. Its has lovely clusters of pure-white flowers that bloom in spring—supporting pollinators—followed by late-season tiny “crapapple” fruits that provide habitat for many songbirds. In fall, the leaves turn a lovely pinkish-orange or yellow.
It grows up to 30' tall (depending on the environment) and thrives in moist or dry soils, making it a great option with difficult soil or moisture types. It is a great candidate for along streams or ponds, and is often utilized to help stabilize banks. You can plant this in full sun to partial shade—it is very adaptable.