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- Q.Crabapple Tree Flowers Every Year But Sets No Fruit Ever - HI, I have a deep crimson flowered crabapple tree that is covered with blooms every year but has never had ...
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- Q.My Spring Snow Crabapple Tree Has Branches With No Leaves And The Leaves Are Discoloured. What Should I Do ? - The last couple of years, My Snow Crabapple tree has a couple of branches that has flowers but no leaves. ...
- Q.Crabapple Tree Is Not Growing. - I have a Crabapple Tree that I planted in my front yard in Central New York back in 2009. It ...
- Q.Crab Apple Not Doing Well - Hello, We bought a crabapple last year and it was doing really well until recently. Dots appeared on the leaves, ...
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Asked by
gizmo17514 on
May 10, 2022
SA17 4BSQ.Crabapple Tree Flowers Every Year But Sets No Fruit Ever
HI, I have a deep crimson flowered crabapple tree that is covered with blooms every year but has never had any fruit , after flowering I can see tiny set fruit but within a short time they fall, also it seems to loose its leaves during the summer . The tree is about 12 years old and is growing in full sun and is growing about 15 - 20 feet from a large Beech tree , I was wondering if its not getting enough water because of the Beech tree and it's growing in very free draing ground as the garden is on a gentle slope with shale underling the topsoil, thanks for any help . Joan ( a ardent but not very good gardener )
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 10, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to assess the situation, thoroughly.
My guess could be a lack of nutrients, namely phosphorus and potassium, or it could be competition from the nearby tree roots. It could be the luck of the draw, as well. Some trees just have trouble fruiting!
Defoliation in the summer could have something to do with this, OR it could be a genuine disease. You would notice other symptoms other than defoliation, though, like spotting or rotting leaves.
Keep in mind that some trees are not self fertile, and will require a pollinator. This is less common with crabapples, but can happen.
Some are naturally fruitless, or only produce a few fruit.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crabapple/do-crabapple-trees-produce-fruit.htm
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- Asked by
Sparkyphil on
June 15, 2022
HP20 2TEQ.Tree Identification With Purple Berries
A well established tree,20 foot or so,with purple berries that are about the size of blueberries or more like rose hips with little tuft on the end.lot bigger than black currents. Hard to the touch as probably not ripe.Not in definite bunches a bit more random. Leaves are red/brown and green and bark a little bit flakey. Just curious to know. many thanks
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 15, 2022
Certified ExpertA.These resemble a crabapple. Here are some articles for more information:
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Sparkyphil on
June 16, 2022
HP20 2TEQ.Tree Identification With Purple Berries
I recently posted about tree identification with purple berries. I had great answer just wanted to narrow it down. Crab apple was the answer. I looked up Adirondack and it matched the berries but not the tree shape of upright branches, Camelot was another similar one but berries not quite right but shape right.Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 17, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, narrowing it down will likely require outside help. Here in the US, we have extension services that deal with agriculture, and they would be able to have genetic testing done. I would seek out the equivalent in your area.
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June 21, 2022Q.My Spring Snow Crabapple Tree Has Branches With No Leaves And The Leaves Are Discoloured. What Should I Do ?
The last couple of years, My Snow Crabapple tree has a couple of branches that has flowers but no leaves. The leaves of the entire tree is fade green color. What should I do ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 29, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Examine the branches for pests or stem deformities such as a canker. If you find cankers, prune off the branches. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crabapple/spring-snow-crabapple-care.htm
https://portal.ct.gov/CAES/Fact-Sheets/Plant-Pathology/Common-Diseases-of-Crabapple#:~:text=There%20are%20a%20number%20of,blight%20is%20an%20occasional%20problem.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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July 23, 2022Q.Crabapple Tree Is Not Growing.
I have a Crabapple Tree that I planted in my front yard in Central New York back in 2009. It blooms every year and every branch has leaves on it. Though in the 12 years it has grown some (was about 6 feet, now around 8 feet), the tree has stunted growth especially when compared to my neighbor's trees. I was under the impression that they grew much faster and taller than what mine is until reaching the max, especially when I look at my neighbors' trees (there are multiple others with the same trees that are wider and taller). What do you think is the reason for the stunted growth, and is there anything I can do about it given the age of the tree?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 1, 2022
Certified ExpertA.There trees may have more light, water, and nutrients. It could even be the soil health.
Here are tips for caring for a crabapple:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crabapple/flowering-crabapple-trees.htm
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Lindavince on
August 24, 2023
Plymouth, 55447Q.Crab apple Not Doing Well
Hello, We bought a crabapple last year and it was doing really well until recently. Dots appeared on the leaves, then the leaves turned yellow and started falling. The leaves at the top of the tree have all fallen now. This past winter, something also gnawed the trunk of tree. We're not sure if it's due to the exposed trunk or sure to some kind of disease the tree got. Please advise. Thanks! Linda
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 24, 2023
Certified ExpertA.That looks like cedar-apple rust. This fungus requires, both, the cedar tree and the apple tree to complete its lifecycle. You will want to treat this before it destroys the tree, completely. A fungicide will be necessary, along with proper maintenance practices. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/how-cedar-apple-rust-affect-apples.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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erarealife on
October 22, 2023
60007Q.Trimming A Crab Apple Tree
We have a beautiful flowering crab apple tree right outside our kitchen window that seems to be getting overgrown. When is the ideal time to have it trimmed and reshaped? Growing heavier on one side than the other. Thank you for your help.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 24, 2023
Certified ExpertA.This will be best done in late winter or early spring. It needs to be done during dormancy, but after or before hard freezing weather.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crabapple/crabapple-pruning-info.htm
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