Pyrus [Malus] fusca (Pacific Crabapple) Native Starter 5 Drought tolerant once established

Drought tolerant once established

In order to grow a flourishing garden

in the mountains

Width: 30-40 ft

forming dense thickets that slowly spread by rhizomes or rooting branch ends

Pyrus [Malus] fusca (Pacific Crabapple) Native Starter 5 Drought tolerant once establishedPlant Description: This deciduous shrub can grow as a multi stemmed shrub or small tree with a rounded shape. The bark furrows with age. The bright green leaves are elongated to oval, with toothed margins, and occasionally irregularly lobed. Leaves turn to a reddish color in the fall. Small sharp shoots, similar to thorns, are actually spurs from which the flowers and fruit emerge. Appearing in spring, the fragrant flowers have 5 white to pink colored