Some crabapples are very susceptible to apple scab, and those not treated in spring may have lost many of their leaves. Their remaining leaves can be affected with black and yellow spots. Spraying ...

Many crabapple trees have branches with leaves turning brown, yellow and reddish, or even orange. There are a number of issues with crabapple trees now. The most severe problem is fire blight; a ...

Likewise, diseases such as fire blight can move from the root sucker to the trunk of the tree and cause significant damage. Root suckers should be pruned off at the soil line whenever they appear.

While the ornamental crabapple tree is a common landscaping choice for homeowners, with beautiful blooms in the spring, it is not unusual for trees to fall prey to an array of diseases and pests ...

By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: I have two crabapple trees that had a bad outbreak of rust disease this year. As the leaves fall, I've been cleaning them up as directed. It has been suggested ...

Question: I have an arborist that I consulted about my crabapple tree last year. The problem, which he said is common, must be prevented in the spring. My problem is that he wants to do three ...

This disease, along with effects from our drought have resulted in many crabapples in the area looking very stressed and unhealthy. To avoid this issue one can plant scab-resistant trees that are ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The best way to avoid flowering crabapple tree problems is to select a cultivar that is resistant to the common diseases ...

Crabapples perfect for home landscape. A crabapple (Malus sylvestris) is defined as an apple that at maturity is less than two inches in diameter.This deciduous tree is typically found growing in ...

In May, medium-tall trees bear prolific small blooms of various shades of white, red and pink that elicit a smile even from the crabbiest of humans. They’re called crabapple trees, and t… ...