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Crab Apple
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Crab Apple

Malus coronaria

Honeybees forage on its flowers for nectar and pollen, offering a vital early-season resource when few other blooms are available. Peak bloom occurs in April to May, with fragrant white-to-pink flowers attracting numerous pollinators. This native shrub or small tree may require pruning to maintain shape and is susceptible to diseases like apple scab, so select resistant cultivars for apiary plantings.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
BloomApril–May
Zones4-8
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeEastern North America
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