When the late Melvin Bergeson, longtime Fertile, Minn., nursery man, introduced the Red Splendor flowering crabapple back in 1948, little did he know what impact it would have on the region. Today, ...

What: The great plant breeder Donald Egolf selected this flowering crabapple at the National Arboretum. Malus “Adirondack” is consistently rated high across the country as being a superior crabapple.

“It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple-tree is connected with that of man.” –Henry David Thoreau, 1862 The Donald Wyman Crabapple (Malus sp.), one variety of the flowering crabapple, ...

Almost every plant we eat has a flower, and flowering plants populate every corner of the planet. But many questions remain about how and when this vast group emerged throughout the history of life on ...

Some 12 or 13 years ago, I planted a flowering crabapple tree in the front yard for a Mother's Day gift. The tree has flourished despite rabbits eating three quarters of the way around the base of the ...

The best way to avoid flowering crabapple tree problems is to select a cultivar that is resistant to the common diseases. Many of the new cultivars are resistant to or tolerant to scab, fireblight and ...

Flowering trees make for a stunning centerpiece in any yard. They not only signify the arrival of different seasons with colorful, vibrant blooms, but they also lend sweet aromas and a sense of whimsy ...

The English word arbor comes from the Latin arbor, meaning tree, and Arbor Day is a day set aside for planting, nurturing and celebrating trees. Arbor Day celebrations began in 1872 in Nebraska, and ...

While bold evergreens can add lovely blue-green shades to your yard, and many maples turn delightful colors in the fall, there's nothing quite like the burst of flowers from a flowering tree. If you ...

Q. I have a suggestion for people who dislike the fruit falling from ornamental flowering crabapple trees, especially along city boulevards. I had this problem with a tree in my yard, but I love the ...