Often passed over, the Crabapple Trees (Malus) are so common that their lush springtime blossoms could go unappreciated. Fallen flowers leave a mess on lawns. If they produce fruit, edible only by wildlife (that’s a good thing!), their lawn and sidewalk mess is even more unwanted. This morning I paused on my walk to appreciate the intricate, beautiful, details in each blossom. The tree is short enough to allow some flowers to be at eye level; so close up inspection is easy. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergTypical os many spring blooms, the flowers are quite small. The clusters create a naturally arranged bouquet. The red stamens are accents to the white flowers of the Crabapple. The cluster arrangement happens because of their Corymbs design. Read about the definition of corymbs here. Natural design inspires and humbles. Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg
