Malus fusca, commonly known as Oregon crabapple or Pacific crabapple, is a crabapple species native to western North America. This deciduous tree can grow up to 43 feet tall and features a trunk 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Its leaves, measuring 2 to 3 inches long, are dark green on the upper surface and pale with a fibrous texture underneath, turning vivid orange to red in fall. In spring, it produces white to pale pink flowers. The fruit are small, round pomes about 2 cm long, ranging from red to yellow-green, often persisting through winter. These trees can live for over a century.
Details
Botanical Name
Malus fusca
Common Name
Oregon Crabapple; Pacific Crabapple
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
43 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
- Orange
- Red
Flower Colour
- White
- Pink
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Late Summer to Early Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Red
- Yellow Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid to Late Spring
Moisture
Average to Wet
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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