April 28, 2025 Pamela Breitberg

Wild, not crabby…

One more look this spring at the often seen, Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris). A simple flower that’s so beautiful and welcome each spring. I prefer it’s other common names of Wild Apple or Forest Apple. This European native deserves more respect. The tartness of these Apples just mean one should leave them to the wildlife! Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg

Deep pink on outside

Opens to show blushing white

Petals of springtime.

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3 comments

Gregory says:

April 28, 2025 at 9:13 am

All 3 very nice.

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- Pamela Breitberg says:
  
  April 28, 2025 at 9:16 am
  
  Thank you! Have a blessed day.
  
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Beautiful but crabby… – Miracles Respectfully Preserved by Pamela says:

June 25, 2025 at 8:05 am

[…] April, I shared a photograph of a Crab Apple tree in bloom: see it here. A dear friend suggested that I paint its portrait. I haven’t used my acrylic paints since […]

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