Beautiful Crabapple, Midwest Manchurian : Malus baccata var. mandshurica ‘Midwest’

Cultivar: `MIDWEST' MANCHURIAN CRABAPPLE - a hardy, uniform seed propagated selection from USDA Bismarck, PMC. A small to medium sized, roundheaded tree reaching a height of 15 to 25 feet. It is native from northeastern Asia to northern China. White flowers appear in May followed by the 1/4' to 1/2' yellow or red fruits in October.

Photo of the Crabapple, Dolgo Malus Dolgo

has very large dark purple fruit that is packed with flavor as crabs go.  These apples make great jellies and some add the juice to ciders as a secret ingredient.  Fruit is easy for wildlife to get to as this crab will drop its fruit.