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Callaway Crabapple Tree
Callaway Crabapple Tree
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Malus 'Callaway'
Callaway Crabapple Tree
The Callaway Crabapple Tree is a beautiful, multi-season ornamental tree known for its abundant spring blossoms, glossy green foliage, and persistent red fruit that lasts into winter. With its rounded canopy and manageable size, it’s a favorite for landscapes needing elegance, bird appeal, and low-maintenance structure.
This Southern-adapted cultivar offers visual drama, pollinator support, and wildlife food value—all in a compact, reliable form.
Callaway Crabapple Tree Overview
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Attribute |
Details |
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🌿 Botanical Name |
Malus 'Callaway' |
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🏷️ Common Names |
Callaway Crabapple |
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🌳 Mature Height |
15–25 feet |
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🌐 Mature Width |
15–25 feet |
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📈 Growth Rate |
Moderate (12–24 inches per year) |
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⏳ Lifespan |
40–60+ years |
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🧊 USDA Zones |
5–8 |
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❄️ Chill Hours |
700–900 hours |
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☀️ Sun Preference |
Full sun (6–8+ hrs/day) |
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🧱 Soil Type |
Well-drained loam, clay, or sandy soils |
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⚖️ Soil pH |
Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0) |
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💧 Water Needs |
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established |
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🌸 Flower Color |
White, fragrant blossoms in mid-spring |
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🍒 Fruit Type |
Bright red ¾" crabapples; persistent into winter |
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🐝 Pollinators |
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds |
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🌿 Growth Habit |
Rounded, symmetrical canopy with upright branching |
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↔️ Spacing |
15–25 ft apart; allow for mature spread |
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🏡 Landscape Uses |
Specimen tree, pollinator gardens, wildlife habitat |
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🧹 Maintenance Level |
Low to moderate |
Environmental Benefits
🌸 Supports early-season pollinators with fragrant blossoms
🍎 Produces winter-persistent fruit that feeds birds and wildlife
🌿 Enhances biodiversity and supports pollination for other fruit trees
🌧️ Helps reduce erosion and adds structure to garden designs
Pros & Cons
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✅ Pros |
⚠️ Cons |
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🌸 Showy spring blooms and fragrant flowers |
🍎 Small fruit may drop, requiring cleanup |
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🍎 Fruit persists into winter, feeding birds |
🐛 Susceptible to common crabapple pests in humid zones |
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🐝 Beneficial to pollinators and neighboring orchards |
✂️ Occasional pruning improves form and airflow |
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🧬 Adapted to Southern climates and warmer winters |
💧 Requires regular watering in extreme drought |
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🏡 Compact and tidy for small landscapes |
🧪 May need disease-resistant spray regimen in wet areas |
Planting & Care Guide
🛁 Soak root zone well at planting and during first dry spells
🕳️ Dig hole twice the width of the root ball; plant at root flare
🌾 Mulch with 2–3 inches of organic material, avoiding the trunk
💦 Water weekly during the first two years; taper as roots establish
✂️ Prune in late winter to shape or remove crossing limbs
🧪 Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced slow-release mix
The Callaway Crabapple Tree offers year-round interest, reliable pollination support, and a tidy footprint perfect for urban lots or garden accents. From spring’s floral fireworks to winter’s berry-laced branches, this tree is a timeless choice for beautiful, bird-friendly landscaping.
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