In my previous blog posting "Trees Transform Outdoor Space", I mentioned my favorite trees for an outdoor space. Crabapple trees, hands down, have always been my favorite. I must share an article about crabapple trees which my college professor Dr. Klett from Colorado State University wrote in collaboration with R. Cox.>>> Flowering Crabapple Trees
Inside "Table 1. Available crabapple cultivars adaptable to Front Range Colorado," you will find all the varieties and colors of crabapples readily available. When choosing a variety (cultivar) from this table, it is advised to find a tree that is Resistant. In the Disease Resistance Column, a "resistant to disease" variety is labeled with an R , while S is for "Susceptible to disease".
This article even helps to figure out which varieties have fruit that stays on the tree through winter which makes little mess underneath the canopy. The fruit that stays on the trees is called "Persistent". Non-persistent fruit will drop to the ground in the fall along with the leaves. The dropped fruit has the ability to ferment over time which is quite entertaining when birds and squirrels come to eat. Yes, I have heard of crabapple drunk squirrels :)
May your crabapple be a vigorous bloomer, disease resistant, a brilliant fall color, and persistent.
* ALSO, don't forget to check out your local city/town parks department if Arbor Day tree sales are available, IN ADDITION, check your local nursery and garden center for great Arbor Day deals*
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