Michiana's Official Tree of the Month: MAY

   Michiana's Tree of the Month - MAY

Crabapples come in a variety of forms and color of bloom.  There are weeping, upright and spreading forms, and blooms in May range from a dark reddish-pink to white.  Crabapples usually have very showy fruit, red, orange or yellow in color, and there is also a fruitless variety available.  They need to be planted in full sun to maximize bloom and fruiting and look their best.  They tolerate a wide range of soil types but do require good drainage.  Mature sizes can vary also.  There are dwarf varieties that mature near 8' and other types that will get 20' tall and wide. Crabapples require very little care once planted, especially if the correct variety is chosen for the site. This spring the crabapples bloomed a whole month early but we are still keeping them as May's Tree of the Month and are offering a 15% discount on any size or variety of crabapple through Memorial Day.   Spring would not be spring without the beauty that Crabapples bring to all of Indiana!!!