Oregon Crabapple

Malus fusca

ovate green leaves hanging downward from stem

Plant Description

Attractive small deciduous tree or large shrub with tart, apple-like fruit that make great jellies, preserves, or chutney. Also supports wildlife and birds. Tolerant of shade and flooding and leaves turn red/orange in autumn.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Broadleaf Tree
Habitats	Bottomland forests Little Habitats Residential yards Wetlands Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	All soil types Moist to wet
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms May Deciduous Erosion control Flowering Flowers white Ornamental Perennial Produces fruit Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	35-40’