Wild Crab Apple

Malus coronaria
pommier odorant
 
Sweet Crabapple (Malus coronaria) is a charming deciduous tree native to North America, prized for its fragrant flowers and attractive fruit. In late spring, it bursts into bloom with clusters of pink to white flowers that fill the air with a sweet aroma, attracting bees and other pollinators. These blooms are followed by small, yellow-green crabapples that mature in the fall, providing a food source for wildlife and a tart ingredient for making jellies and cider. The tree's rounded form and dense foliage make it a lovely addition to gardens and naturalized areas. Sweet Crabapple is adaptable to a range of soil types and prefers full sun to partial shade.
 
80cm - 120cm height
 
Associates: Try planting this species with Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Serviceberry (Amelanchier), and American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) in similar habitats.
 
Native Status in Ontario: Native
 
Photo Credit: Zack Harris