Crab apple trees are hardier than a cherry tree and the blossom lasts longer in our harsher climate, too. Every winter we watch the buds swelling, then suddenly in late August the first pink and white ...

While hiking in the woods, Les stumbled upon an old homestead and some crab apple trees. While hiking in the local forest, Les stumbled upon remnants of an old homestead, including some ancient crab ...

Bright red crabapples growing in clusters surrounded by green leaves growing on branch of a crabapple tree - Helen Reid/Getty Images What's the difference between a crabapple tree and an apple tree?

Arnoldia is the quarterly magazine of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. It contains articles on a wide range of topics including plant science, horticulture, ecology and conservation, plant ...