Tag: Crab Apple

As with other flowering crabapples, the fruit of a weeping crabapple tree is largely ornamental—less than 1/2 inch in diameter and too sour to be edible except perhaps when used in jellies. Are crab apples toxic to humans? Are crab apples poisonous? A crab apple’s flesh is perfectly safe for people to eat. But like […]

Definition of crab apple : any of various wild or cultivated trees (genus Malus) that are cultivars or relatives of the cultivated apple and that produce small sour fruit also : the fruit. What makes an apple a crab apple? The main difference between an apple and a crabapple is the size of the fruit. […]

For crabapple trees, use either streptomycin or a copper fungicide (copper sulfate or copper ammonium complex) during bloom. See Table 1 for examples of brands and specific products for fire blight disease control. Apply all chemicals according to directions on the label. Do crabapples need to be sprayed? To keep your crabapple healthy for the […]

It is almost impossible to say what a crab apple wine will taste or even look like as there are so many different varieties all with varying flavours and colours, however most will create a decent fairly dry wine. Wash the crab apples and take out the stalks. Then crush them and place into the […]

Cider is raw, unpasteurized, pressed juice from apples – any and all apples, including crab apples. The best cider comes from mixing 3 or 4 different varieties of apples together in the cider press. What can crabapples be used for? They’re excellent in desserts such as pies, chips, and tarts. Crab apple enthusiasts also love […]

Deer congregate around fruit- and nut-bearing trees. In fact, white oak and sawtooth acorns, persimmons, and crabapples are what deer will eat first, even before a lush food plot. What is the best apple tree to plant for deer? Some good apple tree varieties that work well for most of the country include Liberty, Enterprise, […]

Crab apples are a tart apple variety with a 2-inch diameter or smaller. Like larger apples, they can provide a healthy treat for dogs. Will dogs eat crab apples? These tiny, tart apples can be a healthy treat for dogs, if served properly. Though the flesh of the apple is safe, the leaves, stems and […]

Yellowing and falling foliage, die-back of branches and flaking and removal of bark are symptoms of trees that are on the decline. Reduced flowering or strangely-timed leaf-out or blooming can also mark a final effort by a dying tree to produce seeds. How do I save my crab apple tree? Steps To Revive Your Dying […]

Crabapple tree roots are not invasive or aggressive. In fact, the only known cases of crabapple roots growing through home foundations or sidewalks occurred because there were already cracks for which the roots could emerge. Does crab apple make a good hedge? The native, wild Crab apple tree, Malus sylvestris, is an excellent hedging plant, […]

Simply place the whole fruit into a blender or food processor and coarsely chop before covering in water and sugar, no need to juice them to extract the flavor. The fermentation process will do the work for you and in the end you’ll filter out the pulp and be left with a tasty fermented cider […]

Flowering crab apples are a great source of spring pollen for bees at a time when they are quickly growing the bee nursery. Crab apple trees also provide wildlife pretty fall color and winter fruit for wildlife. What is the purpose of crabapples? Not only are crabapples trees beautiful, they’re also an important early source […]

Like many crabapples, Chestnut crabapple makes wonderful cider and brandy. Crabapples are probably best known as decorative trees, and the Chestnut crab puts on quite the show every May with huge clouds of white blooms. These pollen-rich flowers are useful to cross-pollinate other apple varieties. Can I make apple cider with crab apples? Crab apples, […]