Pacific Crabapple (Malus fusca) is a perfect tree for wet corners of gardens, edges of wetlands, and moist woods. In spring, crabapples bloom with fragrant clusters of pinkish-white blossoms. By mid-summer, fruits appear. The crabapples turn yellow to reddish in the fall, and often hang on the tree all winter, providing both visual interest and food for wildlife. The leaves of this showy tree also turn orange and bright red in autumn, bringing lovely fall color to any garden.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Edible fruit, small white flowers Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Water Requirements: Moist, seasonally wet soil Ease of Growing: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom Time: April – May Spreads: No Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Wildfire resistant, Riparian zones, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds Edible: Yes Mature Height: 30 feet Mature Width: 25 feet
