Crabapple, Flowering
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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2024, 11:35 AM
This tree is one of the 150 trees initially included in the arboretum to coincide with the campus's 150th anniversary celebration.
Scientific Name:
Malus spp.
Cultivar:
Prairie Fire
Native to:
Northern Hemisphere
Mature Height and Width:
10-25 feet by 10-25 feet
Additional Notes:
Dozens of apple species and countless unique hybrids are found where these species are native while others have been cultivated by breeders. Some produce large, palatable fruit and others a wide array of flower colors, sizes and shapes. In many species, the term apple and crabapple are used interchangeably.