Get Growing: Why crabapple trees are looking sad this year, and what to do about it
Get Growing: Why crabapple trees are looking sad this year, and what to do about it An afflicted crabapple tree. Courtesy photo Modified: 10/18/2019 2:15:03 PM Crabapple trees are one of my favorite ornamental spring trees. A mainstay of the New England landscape, they offer three seasons of interest, plus a handsome branching habit that looks good all winter long, especially when decked with freshly fallen snow or a sparkling coat of ice. Crabapples are typically low maintenance and drought tolerant. Their lovely dark pink or red buds open to a wide variety of shades, from white to magenta. ...