Crabapple Trees: A Hummingbird Magnet for Your Garden

Crabapple trees attract hummingbirds with nectar-rich blossoms, enhancing garden beauty.

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Colorful blooms in white, pink, purple or red add ornamental value.

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Flowering crabapples facilitate apple pollination, boosting fruit production in the area.

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Early and extended blooming period benefits other fruit trees too.

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Tart crabapple fruits have culinary uses or feed wildlife.

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Plant in spring/fall, choosing well-drained soil and full sun exposure.

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Space trees 10-20 feet apart, water regularly, and fertilize for optimal growth.

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