Crabapple Comparison Chart

The Crabapple Comparison Chart is a list of common crabapple trees grown at Johnson's Nursery. crabapples are versatile, smaller, ornamental trees used in landscapes, and vary in shapes and sizes such as dense, rounded, low, spreading, upright, oval, columnar, and weeping. Crabapples bloom in spring, usually from mid to late April through mid-May, bearing flowers that vary a deal deal in color, size, fragrance, and visual appeal. It is common for flower buds to be red, opening to pink or white flowers. Crabapples can produce fruit anywhere from July through November, and also vary color, size, and persistence.

Disease resistance is a major consideration when selecting crabapples. Apple scab is one of the most common fungal pests of crabapples, and fire blight is another disease. All the crabapples listed below and rated on their resistance to such diseases.

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