Trees

Wild crabapple

Malus coronaria

Where can you find this tree?

In Ohio: Throughout, fields, fence rows, edges of woodlands.

At HF&G: Holden Arboretum, Wildflower Garden

Bloom time: Usually early to mid May but infrequently starts in late April.

Growing tips: Best in full sun. Eastern red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is the alternate host for cedar-apple rust, which can mar its foliage along with apple scab. Protect young trees from deer.

Light: Full Sun

Value: Flower

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