Common Name: Crabapple Latin Name: Malus spp. Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Slow Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: White, pink, or red flowers, followed by a small crabapple Comments: Blanco Crabapple is endemic to the Hill Country. Many other cultivars available. Problems: Aphids, fall webworm, borers; scab, fire-blight, and canker diseases. Fruit can be messy. Firewise: Yes

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