Ornamental crabapple tree

I have to second Old John's point about the deer. They love love love crab apple trees. We had a heck of a time keeping them out of our yard when I was younger.

Your property must be absolutely beautiful with that many crabapple in bloom FarmerDale.

It is nice. I will dig up some pictures and try to post when I get a chance. I like finding the "surprise" trees when they are blooming out in the woods. And they are very fragrant too!

Any way you could find out what variety you have? Anyone remember what was on the tag?

yes you can use the crabapples..crabapples range from very tiny ones about 1/2" or less in dia to nearly full size apples..mine on my tree are about 3 " in diameter and very dark red..nice ones..our neighbors are about 1/2 " in diameter.

Crab apples are super high in pectin..so added to any fruit they will increase the pectin in jellies and jams..but they can also be used with juicing apples and other recipes..they are also wonderful feed for birds and small animals inyour property...some places they'll hang on the tree nearly all winter and will be the first fruits for your returning spring birds as well

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Some crabs are also known to be quite good eating. Wickson,and Kerr for example

Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the tree.