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crabapple flowers Crabapple (Malus species) in bloom.

crabapple

tree
Also known as: crab, crab apple
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crabapple, any of several small trees of the genus Malus, in the rose family (Rosaceae). Crabapples are native to North America and Asia. They are widely grown for their attractive growth habit, spring flower display, and decorative fruits. The fruits are much smaller and more tart than the common apple (Malus domestica) but are suitable for jellies, preserves, and cider. Crabapple trees are stiffer in form and spinier than the common apple. The plants are...

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