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Oregon Crabapple (Western Crabapple)

Malus fusca (Malus diversifolia)

Deciduous Shrub, Native

Height

15 - 25 (feet)

Spread

10 - 20 (feet)

Distinctions

Slow growing tree or large shrubs, usually with several trunks; young twigs are shiny red; clusters of white flowers in early summer; yellow or red fruit may be used for jelly.

Limitations

Thicket forming; stiff twigs feel thorny to touch.

Hardiness

SC, SE (Zone 3)

Origin

Northern California to Gulf of Alaska coast

Oregon Crabapple (Western Crabapple)