Tree comparisons
| Crab-apple trees Elk River | |
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| Elk River features large fragrant pink single flowers followed by small bright green crab-apples. | |
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Growing
| Crab-apple trees Elk River | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Crab-apple trees Elk River | |
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| Flower colour | Pink - light |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | May June |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Multiple tints |
| Fruit colour | Green |
| Fruit size | Large |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |