Alberto Ray

American Crabapple (Malus coronaria), also known as Wild Crabapple or Sweet Crabapple, is present throughout all of Ohio, and predominates as a spreading tree native… Read More »Are Crab Apples Native To Ohio?

Noun. 1. cherry apple – Asian wild crab apple cultivated in many varieties for it small acid usually red fruit used for preserving. cherry crab,… Read More »What Is A Cherry Apple?

How to tell when crabapples are ripe: When the seeds have turned brown. To check for seed colour, pick a few crabapples from different parts… Read More »How Do You Know When Crab Apples Are Ready To Pick?

The Mangeneel Apple has the smell and appearance of an English Apple, but small, grows on large trees, generally along the Seashore. They are rank… Read More »Are There Any Apples That Are Poisonous?

The bark of the crabapple tree is grey, with vertical cracks. It is somewhat scaly, almost to the point where pieces could flake off. When… Read More »What Does Crabapple Tree Bark Look Like?

Crabapples will not keep mice away. In fact, wild crabapple trees are a natural and important winter food source for mice, reports the Forest Preserve… Read More »Do Crabapple Trees Attract Rodents?

Using crabapples to make cider Nevertheless, crabapples make excellent baked goods, jelly (they’re naturally loaded with pectin), and ferments like cider or wine. Can I… Read More »Can You Ferment Crabapples?